Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has raised an alarm that the state’s economy might be grounded in five months time unless something urgent is done to salvage it.The governor, in a parley with Ekiti Professionals and leaders of thoughts on the state of Ekiti finances, said that with the monthly deductions of about N900 million, the state might find it extremely difficult to meet its obligations.
Fayose, had also parleyed with professionals of Ekiti origin under the auspices of Igbimo Ure Ekiti and the Clerics, urging to embrace the new tax regime and to help in sensitizing their congregation.
The governor said that available records show that schools being held by missionaries, had consistently be leading in every public examinations in recent past.
He said his administration is committed to the construction of an ultra modern Oja Oba Market, Airport and fly over in Ado Ekiti capital city, in spite of the paucity of funds confronting the State.
On the new tax regime that has generated so much furore among the populace, Fayose called on the professionals to continue to spread the gospel to the people on the need to increase the revenue in the State, so that infrastructural facilities can be put in place.
The president of the group and former Minister of Health, Mr. Julius Adelusi-Adeluyi, assured that the body would continue to play apolitical role and support the government to attract development to the State. [myad]
