The Speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly Right Honourable Uche Okafor has described the budget as a veritable instrument for good governance.
Speaking on ABS Radio programme “Nzuko Anambra in Awka’’ on the role of the legislature in the Budget process Right Honourable Okafor maintained that the legislature provides the needed legal framework to the budget which empowers the Executive to implement appropriately.
The Speaker who commended Governor Chukwuma Soludo for presenting a sizable and reasonable budget noted that the Governor’s sound economic background reflected on the budget which according to him accommodated both the development needs and welfare of Ndi Anambra.
He explained that the present House of Assembly has resolved to continue to give maximum support to Governor Soludo in view of his efforts in ensuring meaningful development in all sectors of the economy.
Right Honourable Okafor used the opportunity to call on Ndi Anambra to continue with their support to the Soludo administration while commending the State lawmakers for the effective representation they are offering to their constituents.
The State number one lawmaker expressed the hope that the 2023 Appropriation Bill will be passed in a good time after the bilateral discussion with Ministries Departments and Agencies which will commence tomorrow at the State House of Assembly complex in Awka.
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