2018 Budget: Anambra Lawmakers Tasks Obiano On 90% Performance
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Loading ...By Nedum Noble
The 2018 appropriation bill of N170.9 bn was on Thursday passed into law into law by the Anambra State House of Assembly as against N166.9 bn presented by State Governor, Willie Obiano in December.
The passage of the appropriation bill followed the presentation of the report on the budget by the Chairman finance and Appropriation Committee of the House, Mr Obinna Emenaka.
Emenakaya said his committee arrived at the new figure following painstaking sessions during budget defence by ministries and departments of the government.
He said the increase in the allocation was to accommodate development of more infrastructure in the state.
He said”Our governor has sustained regular payment of salaries and on time. This apparent interest by the governor in paying his workers is happily reflected in this year’s budget alongside the other numerous projects.
Speaking, the Speaker of the House, Mrs Rita Maduagwu explained that the content of the budget was rich and development driven, purposely designed for the good governance of the state.
She said the 2017 budget recorded above 80 percent implementation, adding” We expect over 90 percent implementation this year”.
The speaker commended the members and staff of the legislature for what she called their ” wonderful contributions towards the passage of the bill”.
She said, ” Actually, we have fulfilled our promise to His Excellency, Governor Willie Obiano and the people of Anambra State, that we would give the bill accelerated consideration.
” I commend various committees with special thanks to the Finance and Appropriation Committee under the leadership of Hon Obinna Emenaka for thorough budget defence exercise.
“This prompt passage of the 2018 Appropriation bill is in line with our resolve to continue to enact laws aimed at improving the living standard of our people as well as the growth and development of the state,” she added.
She said the Assembly would take seriously the issue of oversight responsibility to ensure effective implementation of the budget.
