2020 Budget:Perm Sec Wants More Funds For Defence, Security

The Permanent Secretary, Ogun State Bureau of Cabinet/Special Services Matters, Saka Olarenwaju, has appealed to the Federal Government to allocate more funds to Defence and Security.
Olarenwaju, who represented Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, made the appeal at the closing of the Small Arms Firing Exercise (SAFEX) organised by the Western Naval Command of the Nigerian Navy.
The Tide’s source reports that about 400 naval officers participated in the SAFEX held from October 17 to October 19 in Owode, Ogun.
He said that though the Federal Government was trying its best, but urged it to do more, saying that the personnel needed to be well renumerated judging by their commitment to protect the country.
“I share your feelings, especially the operations department of the Nigeria Navy. I now see what the army are facing and that is why I am calling on the Federal Government to please put more funding to security corridor.
“The personnel need to be well renumerated, the Federal  Government is trying but I appeal to them to do more.
“That is why the governor of Ogun has been doing his best to ensure regular logistics for the military and other security personnel in the state,” he said.
He also commended the Nigeria Navy for organising the exercise, saying that he was optimistic that it would enhance performance and the efficiency of the personnel.
The source also reports that in the 2020 budget, a sum of N100 billion was allocated to defence compared to 2019 where N436 billion was allocated.