Nigeria, Dec. 3 -- The Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, on Tuesday presented a budget estimate of N449.974 billion for the year 2020 to the State House of Assembly.

He christened the proposal "Budget to Build Our Future Together".

Mr Abiodun presented the budget at a plenary presided over by the Speaker, Olakunle Oluomo, at the Assembly Complex, Oke-Mosan. He said the annual fiscal estimate reflects his administration's determination to deliver on its electoral promises to the people.

Giving the breakdown of the budget, the governor said N269.132billion, representing 60.31 per cent, was proposed for capital projects, while N180.842 billion (39.69 per cent) was set aside for recurrent expenditure. He said allocation for salaries and a...