GOVERNOR SOLUDO PRESENTS 2025 APPROPRIATION BILL

By Chizoba Okeke  :

Governor Chukwuma Soludo has on Tuesday presented the 2025 Appropriation Bill to the Anambra State House of Assembly. 

This event which was graced by lawmakers, state executives and dignitaries showed the importance of the legislative-executive collaboration in shaping the future of Anambra State.

The Speaker, Rt Hon Somtochukwu Udeze in his welcome address, emphasized the constitutional essence of the gathering under section 121 of the Nigerian Constitution. He highlighted the budget presentation as a foundational step in the state’s fiscal journey, reflecting the administration’s vision for sustainable development and growth.

Udeze who commended Governor Soludo’s commitment to e-governance and transformative leadership, noting that Anambra State now leads in fiscal prudence, ease of doing business, and low rates of out-of-school children in the country, 

noted that this progress has been possible through collaborative legislative support and the diligent work of the 8th Assembly.

The speaker also reiterated the Assembly’s unwavering commitment to the core functions of representation, lawmaking, and oversight, with a focus on delivering legislation that aligns with the aspirations of Ndi Anambra.

Udeze highlighted legislative progress, including the approval of the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) as a precursor to the detailed budget presentation. He further advocated for the establishment of the Legislative Budget and Research Office (LEBRO), a body that would enhance legislative analysis and oversight functions.

Furthermore, the 8th Assembly is pushing for infrastructural development within the legislative complex, including considerations for a Legislators’ Quarters, complementing the recent enhancements under Governor Soludo’s administration.

Recognizing the integral link between security and development, speaker Udeze called for collective action in addressing the security challenges facing the state. He urged all stakeholders and citizens to contribute to intelligence-sharing and communal efforts to combat insecurity, ensuring that Anambra remains a safe haven for its people and investors alike.

* Okeke is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State *