Gboyega Akinsanmi
Makinde observed that though there were still a few challenges, the administration had made real progress in developing the state, adding that he would like his government to be remembered for how well it has improved the lives of the people. “We have cut the running cost of government by 50% and also reduced government overhead cost by 12.3%. This saving in overhead cost has been ploughed back into capital projects, which will yield significant economic benefits in the future.”He said: “We kept true to our promise of not increasing taxes. Instead, we simplified the tax payment system and broadened the tax base to capture the informal sector.
In the health sector, Makinde said several projects inherited by the administration, which were either abandoned or not equipped, had been given facelifts and necessary attention.