Ekiti Governor, Oyebanji To Spend N222.7million To Replace Furniture In Government House Within Two Weeks
The development was communicated by the state after its December 17th state executive council meeting. It was also posted on the state government’s official website.
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| Governor Biodun Oyebanji |
The Ekiti State government, under the leadership of Governor Biodun Oyebanji, has announced plans to spend N222.7 million to replace old and worn-out furniture in the Government House, Ado-Ekiti.
The development was communicated by the state after its December 17th state executive council meeting. It was also posted on the state government’s official website.
“N222,799,125.00 (two hundred and twenty two million, seven hundred and ninety nine thousand, one hundred and twenty five naira only) for the replacement of old and worn-out furniture in some Guest Chalets and Residential Lodges in the Government House.” a statement on the state website reads.
The state argued that it had “become imperative to replace the outdated and deteriorated furniture in the Guest Chalets and residential lodges at the Government House with new ones to make the lodges more befitting for residential and hospitality purposes.”
The government noted that it has approved D and T furniture to carry out the project, while the firm was given two weeks to execute the contract.
“Messrs. D and T Furniture was recommended for the procurement in line with Direct Procurement Method in view of the company’s track records in the supply of furniture items to the State Government and its financial capacity to supply without mobilization, which would assist in mitigating inflation and given two weeks to execute the contract.”
The state government also approved a N1.7billion contract for the construction of the Ekiti State Revenue House.
The State Executive Council stated that “ the significant improvement in revenue generation through innovative drive by the State Revenue Service and the need to fund the well-tailored development agenda of the agency to enhance service delivery, more so that the current building being used is grossly inadequate.”
“A state-of-the-art revenue house is expected to greatly enhance revenue collection, management and economic development of the State. The infrastructure to be put in place will improve the overall taxpayer experience and also provide a one-stop shop for all revenue-related services and reduce the time and effort required for taxpayers to pay their taxes.” the state’s statement read.
The Ekiti State government's decision comes amid concerns on management of resources by state governments and transparency around management of the stated inadequate public funds.
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