The Special Assistant on Communications to the Oyo State Governor, Oladayo Ogunbowale, has emphasized the intended purpose of World Bank funds, stating that all funds disbursed by the World Bank are always meant for a specific project.
However, most states use the funds for different things depending on what the states need. he added.
Ogunbowale, speaking on the Crest Breakfast Show, also addressed claims regarding the disbursement of ₦570 billion by the federal government during the #EndBadGovernance protests, clarifying that Oyo State did not participate in the hardship grant.
“The Makinde administration does not believe in distributing palliatives but rather in investing the funds for health insurance. Ogunbowale said
Highlighting the state’s efforts, Ogunbowale reiterated that Governor Seyi Makinde implemented a ₦25,000 wage award for Oyo State civil servants and ₦15,000 for pensioners.
