Nigeria, Sept. 25 -- Ekiti State Government on Thursday pledged an inclusive 2026 budget, improved infrastructure and enhanced security, as it kick-started preparations for the budget with town hall meetings across the three senatorial districts.

The state governor, Biodun Oyebanji, spoke at the Town Hall Meeting and Citizens' Engagement with the people of Ekiti South Senatorial District.

The governor emphasised the need for the people of the state to maintain peace and witness more development and transformation in the coming year.

According to him, work is ongoing on 435 kilometres of rural road projects, which would be extended to cover 500 kilometres because of their strategic importance in evacuating farm produce and providing ame...