The Oyo State House of Assembly has approved the request of Governor Seyi Makinde to engage Tiaras White Consults Ltd as a new consultant for Project Gazelle.
Makinde terminated the earlier contract awarded to the ODG Professional Services over alleged issues of transparency, equity, and accountability in the allocation of funds to states and local governments under Project Gazelle.
While presenting the letter at the Plenary on Tuesday, the Speaker, Rt. Hon Adebo Ogundoyin said the Executive Council had subsequently approved the appointment of Tiaras White Consults Ltd to safeguard Oyo State’s interest and to ensure proper fund reconciliation, recovery, and advisory services under the project.
He said the Executive Council had subsequently approved the appointment of Tiaras White Consults Ltd to safeguard Oyo State’s interest and to ensure proper fund reconciliation, recovery, and advisory services under the project.
The Speaker, Ogundoyin, while reading the letter, noted the importance of legislative backing in such matters, especially when they relate to financial oversight and public accountability.
He commended the Governor’s proactive step in addressing the NGF’s concerns and ensuring the State receives its fair share of the funds involved.
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