A bill seeking to authorize the sum of ₦606,991,849,118.16 for the services of the Anambra State Government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, has passed its second reading at the State House of Assembly.
The bill was debated extensively during today’s plenary session, following a motion moved by the Majority Leader and member representing Ekwusigo Constituency, Sir Ikenna Ofodeme.
Speaking on the importance of the bill, Sir Ikenna described it as a critical step toward achieving the goals of the state’s Gear 2.0 agenda.
He emphasized that the bill’s swift passage would enable the timely commencement of developmental projects and government programmes from January 1, 2025.
In their contributions, the member representing Aguata Constituency One, Honourable Anayo Okpaleke, the member representing Orumba South Constituency, Engineer Emma Nwafor and Barrister Obi Nweke representing Anambra East Constituency, commended the governor’s draft estimate and highlighted its alignment with the state’s vision and commitment to improving the welfare of Ndi Anambra.
The Speaker of the House, Right Honourable Somtochukwu Udeze, referred the bill to the House Committee on Finance and Appropriation for further scrutiny, and urged the committee to expedite its report to facilitate the bill’s timely passage.
The second reading was supported through a voice vote by the lawmakers.
