Preparations are underway at the Parliament Building of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Secretariat, Ibadan, ahead of the presentation of the 2027 Appropriation Bill by Governor Seyi Makinde.
Among the dignitaries who have arrived are the Deputy Governor, Barrister Bayo Lawal; the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Musibau Babatunde; and Alhaja Monsurat Sumonu.
The budget presentation, scheduled for today at the Parliament Building, Secretariat, is expected to bring together government officials, lawmakers, invited guests and other stakeholders.
As of the time of filing this report, members of the Assembly were gradually arriving at the venue, alongside royal fathers, Oyo state commissioners, officers among other participants expected to witness the presentation.
Proceedings are awaiting the arrival of the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, and Governor Seyi Makinde, whose presence will precede the formal commencement of the event.
The proposed 2027 budget is particularly significant as it will be the last appropriation bill presented under the Makinde administration, which is expected to leave office in May 2027.
The estimates are expected to outline the state government’s revenue projections, expenditure plans and development priorities for the 2027 fiscal year.
