- Thorough legislative scrutiny of MDAs’ budgetary proposals to eliminate waste and redundancy
- Alignment of proposed allocations with Lagos State’s development and growth agenda
- Emphasis on evidence-based budgeting to ensure measurable outcomes and sustainability
The Lagos State House of Assembly (LSHA) has reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, accountability, and prudent financial management following a multi-day budget defence session involving various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).
Eko Hot Blog reports that Hon. Abiodun Tobun, representing Epe Constituency II at the Lagos State House of Assembly, disclosed that lawmakers meticulously examined budgetary proposals submitted by the MDAs, describing the exercise as a critical legislative responsibility aimed at preventing waste, duplication, and misallocation of public funds.
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According to him, the rigorous scrutiny was designed to ensure that every financial request aligns with the developmental priorities, growth agenda, and overall welfare objectives of Lagos State.
“This critical exercise centered on rigorously promoting transparency and accountability in public expenditure, ensuring that every financial proposal is subjected to stringent legislative scrutiny to prevent waste and redundancy,” Hon. Tobun stated.
He explained that the session went beyond routine budget review, as MDAs were required to provide clear, evidence-based justifications for their proposed allocations to guarantee value for money and measurable impact.
“This multi-day session was fundamental to the LSHA’s oversight responsibility, confirming that all proposed budgetary allocations are strategically and fully aligned with the developmental priorities, growth agenda, and collective welfare objectives of Lagos State,” he added.
Hon. Tobun further emphasized that the legislature’s approach is geared toward delivering a people-focused and sustainable 2026 budget capable of driving long-term prosperity across the state.
“By demanding evidence-based justifications for resource allocation, the legislature is ensuring the 2026 budget will be a sustainable framework for governance, capable of delivering measurable outcomes and advancing the state’s long-term prosperity,” he said.
