The Executive Director of the society, Wasiu Oyedokun-Alli, made this known while presenting the September State of the State address, where he noted that despite huge revenue from the Federal Government, which has not translated to human development in the state, the government is keen at earning from mining instead of addressing the environmental degradation.
“We remain well informed about the rising revenue accruing to the Osun State Government from the coffers of the Federal Government.”
“It is also worthy of mention, the ongoing issues in the gold mining sector of the State. It is sad that the State Government has over the years, prioritized revenue over the proper management of the environment around the mining sites. It is also sad, that the State Government’s release, where it accused Segilola of several infractions, prioritized earnings over proper management of the environment.”
Oyedokun also charged the government to be actively steadfast in productive sectors ranging from Agriculture to Tourism, which will be of much importance to the state at large, instead of pumping funds into worthless projects that have no direct bearing on human development.
“While the Federal Government is being pressured to implement the right policies, State Governments cannot continue to be irresponsible, expending billions of State Resources on frivolities that have no direct bearing on the well-being of the people.”
Speaking on the new minimum wage, Oyedokun affirmed that fingers are crossed on the government’s disposition to the issue, stressing that Civil Servants’ welfare should be paramount to the government.
He however called on the Federal Government to end the flotation of the Naira and proposed the return of fuel subsidies until a time in the future when proper structures have been put in place to manage the consequences of total deregulation.