By Joshua Tosin Ogunsakin 
Highlighting other achievements of his administration, Adeleke recalled improvements recorded in key sectors.
“I remind Osun people that our dear state came first on primary health care access in the South West. We moved to number 7 from number 33 in national examination rating. We reduced Osun debt by over 40 percent. We pushed back infra deficit from over 80 percent by 40 percent. These are all ratings from federal agencies,” he said.
The governor added that Osun’s top ranking in fiscal transparency further reflects his government’s resolve to uphold openness and responsibility in public finance management.
“Now we came first in fiscal budgetary transparency. This remarkable achievement is a clear testament to our undiluted commitment to transparency and fiscal responsibility as pillars of good governance. Under our watch, Osun has strengthened public financial management systems, embraced openness in budgeting and procurement, and built public trust,” Adeleke stated.
He concluded by affirming that the state is setting the standard for others to follow.
“The 100% score is an affirmation that Osun State is setting the pace in fiscal transparency, open budgeting systems reinforcing our reform agenda and our commitment to delivering a government that is accountable to the people,” the governor said.
Also speaking on the development, the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Prof. Moruf Adeleke, said the rating reflects the state’s adherence to due process, timely budget implementation reporting, transparency in procurement, and public access to fiscal data through the state’s official website.
“It shows a government that is being run transparently. We thank Mr Governor for giving our team at the ministry free hands to manage the fiscal process within the scope of global and national best practices. Mr Governor demonstrated political will and courage to ensure all budgetary processes are open and transparent,” the commissioner was quoted as saying.