ABUJA – Mr Fabian Opialu, Executive Director, the Initiative for Transparent Leadership (ITL) has hailed Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, Minister of Budget and Planning, for his outstanding performance in promoting transparency, inclusivity, and sustainable development.
Opialu noted that under Senator Bagudu’s leadership, the budget follows an even spread, ensuring that all six geo-political zones benefit from concrete projects that meet tangible realities on the ground.
Adressing a press conference, the ITL commended Bagudu for his efforts in ensuring an equal spread of budgetary allocations across Nigeria’s six geo-political zones.
According to Opialu, this level of accountability, is unprecedented and highlights Bagudu’s commitment to transparency in governance.
Also, ITL commended the improved allocation of resources and their prioritization adding that it marks a significant departure from previous administrations where certain regions were favored over others.
The group noted that Senator Bagudu has worked meticulously to ensure that resources are allocated to projects based on national priorities and needs, rather than political considerations.
While lamenting that previous administrations struggled with ensuring that key sectors such as education, healthcare, infrastructure, and security received the necessary funding, Opialu said Senator Bagudu’s actions have been firmly in support of President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda, which prioritizes the economic integration of marginalized groups, particularly women and individuals with disabilities.
Further more, ITL stated that the Minister has played a critical role in ensuring that these groups are not only included but are also empowered to contribute meaningfully to the economy.
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“Unlike previous administrations where budget allocations often remained theoretical, under Senator Bagudu’s leadership, there has been a strong focus on implementation and monitoring of projects.
“For the first time in many years, we are witnessing robust systems being put in place to monitor projects and their progress, ensuring that funds allocated to specific regions are utilized for the intended purposes.
“This level of accountability is unprecedented and highlights the commitment of Senator Bagudu to transparency in governance.
“Furthermore, one of the most remarkable successes of the current administration is the improved allocation of resources and their prioritization.
“Previous administrations struggled with ensuring that key sectors such as education, healthcare, infrastructure, and security received the necessary funding.
“However, Senator Bagudu has worked meticulously to ensure that resources are allocated to projects based on national priorities and needs, rather than political considerations.
“This has led to visible improvements in several key sectors across all regions of the country.
“Additionally, Senator Atiku Bagudu’s actions have been firmly in support of President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda, which has inclusivity at its core. This agenda prioritizes the economic integration of marginalized groups, particularly women and individuals with disabilities” Opialu stated.
