Tag: BUDGET

By Ifeyinwa Ogwo :

The Anambra State House of Assembly Committee on Finance and Appropriation, led by the Chairman, Hon. Ejike Okechukwu has officially adopted the budget presentation standards of the Ministry of Culture, Entertainment, and Tourism (MCET) for future use. The committee also approved the capital estimates proposed by the ministry to ensure optimal service delivery.

Additionally, Mrs Rose Odinamkpa, the Head of Planning, Research and Statistics (PRS), was awarded a cash sum of N10,000 for her exceptional work in the preparation and detail of the budget.

These motions were proposed by Hon. Noble Igwe, the House Member representing Ogbaru I constituency and seconded by Hon. Fred Ezenwa, representing Onitsha South I constituency, during the budget defense session at the Anambra State House of Assembly Complex in Awka.

The Chairman, Hon. Okechukwu commended the Commissioner, Mr . Don Onyenji, for following their directives on how to outline the budget. He remarked, “During your last budget defense, we emphasized the need for every procedure to be detailed. I am pleased to see that you adhered to those guidelines and delivered an outstanding budget presentation”.

He encouraged the Commissioner to maintain a cordial relationship with the Chairman of the House Committee on Culture and Tourism to foster good synergy between them.

Hon. Mbachu Nigeria, representing Awka South I constituency and also the Chairman of the House Committee on Culture and Tourism, also expressed his appreciation to the Chairman for his commendable work. He emphasized the importance of ensuring that all processes follow due procedure.

In his vote of thanks, the Commissioner for Culture, Entertainment, and Tourism, expressed gratitude to the House Committee for their fair treatment of the Ministry. He thanked them for adopting the Ministry’s budget standards for future use and for recognizing the Head of PRS for her outstanding performance.

He assured the House that the Ministry would fulfil the mandates outlined in the budget, which focuses on developing heritage sites in the state to enhance tourism, noting that it is a major attraction for this government, as leisure promotes longevity. He told the House Members that they would be notified of the Ministry activities. Then, he appealed to them to guide the Ministry when they make mistakes.

The Head of the PRS department, MCET, Mrs Odinamkpa, expressed her gratitude to God Almighty and the House Committee on Finance and Appropriation for recognizing her work as exceptional and rewarding her for it.

She said, “It was like a dream when I was commended by the House Committee for my work and called to receive a cash sum of N10,000. I had never expected this, especially considering the challenges I faced during the preparation of the budget.”

*Ifeyinwa is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State.

By Chizoba Okeke  :

The Commissioner for Information, Dr. Law Mefor, says the ministry is working tirelessly in moving basic information desimination to full blown strategic communication, reputation and perception management both for Gov. Chukwuma Soludo and Anambra Government.

Dr. Mefor while defending his budget before the Anambra State House of Assembly committee on Information during the budget defense/bialateral discussion, said that he will reposition the ministry to be a true bridge between government and the people.

The Commissioner who appeared alongside Anambra Broadcasting Service (ABS), Information Communication Technology Agency(ICT)and Anambra State Signage Agency(ANSAA) said that the 2025 budget for the ministry of Information is a little above five billion naira.

“We will do everything humanly possible to project the achievements of Gov. Chukwuma Soludo and the legislative arm will not be left out.

“We will continue to spread the good governance of Soludo to the people so as to make them understand the vision of the government and the journey so far.

“This will enable us to get feedbacks from Ndi Anambra which will in-turn strengthen the policies of government were necessary.”

According to him, the Information Ministry will be repositioned to be a true bridge between the government and the people and we are relying on the media who have been giving us fair reportage.

The commissioner promised to bring back community based communication through the town criers and hall meetings with stakeholders.

The House Committee Chairman on Information, Hon. Fred Ezenwa in his remark assured that the 8th Assembly will assist all MDAs in making sure that the budget of 2025 achieve its purpose.

*Chizoba is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State

By Ebele Iyke Odili/Amaka Isikala :

The Commissioner for Industries, Hon. Christian Udechukwu announced that total of 46 hectares of land will be mapped out for the industrial city project.

According to him, the mapped area contain pharmaceutical parks, financial centers, and high-Tech industrial facilities.

The Commissioner announced this during defence of the ministry’s budget for the fiscal year before the Anambra State House of Assembly.

According to Udechukwu, the ministry focused on land acquisitions, surveying, and consultations in 2024.

The commissioner explained that the ministry’s budget is designed to promote economic growth and development in the state through industrialization.

He emphasized the ministry’s commitment to creating an enabling environment for industries to thrive in the state.

The lawmakers commended Udechukwu for his clear and detailed presentation. They asked questions on various aspects of the budget and expressed satisfaction with the ministry’s plans and projections.

The Chairman, House Committee on Industries praised Udechukwu’s presentation, saying that the ministry’s budget is a step in the right direction.

The budget defense presentation is part of the state’s budget approval process. The lawmakers are expected to deliberate on the budget before its approval.

*Ebele and Amaka are of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State