Shettima: Tinubu's Reforms Boost Ondo Revenue by 22%

At the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Rally in Akure, Ondo State, Vice-President Kashim Shettima emphasized that President Bola Tinubu's economic reforms are strengthening state governments' fiscal capacities and promoting infrastructure development. He reported that Ondo State's revenue from the Federation Account rose by over 22% in the first nine months of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025.

Shettima, representing Tinubu at the rally, praised Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa for utilizing these additional resources for development projects. He highlighted the construction and maintenance of over 386 kilometers of rural roads to enhance agricultural access, the completion of the Ode-Erinje transmission line and substation, and the operationalization of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) Teaching Hospital.

Shettima's remarks underscored the importance of continued reforms and collaboration between the Federal and state governments in addressing economic challenges.