Delta 2023 Appropriation Bill Scales Second Reading In The Assembly

Delta 2023 Appropriation Bill Scales Second Reading In The Assembly 

Asaba______ The 2023 Appropriation Bill has scaled through second reading at the floor of the State House of Assembly.

The House also at plenary screened and confirmed five nominees sent to the House by the State governor Senator Ifeanyi Okowa.

Defending the Appropriation Bill, the Majority Leader, Hon Ferguson Onwo said the bill christened " Budget of Seamless and Stable Transition" is geared towards consolidating and expanding on the achievements of the  past seven and half years of Governor Okowa aimed at realizing long term growth.

He said the budget will provide for sustained investments in new and ongoing projects, creation of employment and business opportunities, resources of Deltans with relevant skills, creation of a vibrant social service sector, creation of a more peaceful and secure climate which would create friendly environment for investors. 

On his part,  the Deputy Speaker, Hon Ochor Christopher Ochor, said the Bill seeks to improve capital development in regards to job and wealth creation, enhance infrastructural development which  dwells on public infrastructure such as roads, bridges and drainages as well as urban renewal.

In her contribution, the Chief Whip, Hon. Pat Ajudua said the Bill would give priority attention to trade and investment as well as Education.

Other lawmakers who spoke on the merits of the Appropriation Bill said the Bill would promote agricultural productivity and enable this administration finish strong.

      

The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori who presided over Wednesday’s plenary, then  referred the Bill to the House Committee on Finance and appropriation to submit to the House in the next two weeks, after scaling through the second reading. 

The House also screened and confirmed Mr Patrick Itor as member of the Delta State Sports commission moved by the Majority Leader  and seconded by the member representing Warri North, Hon Fred Martins 

The House also confirmed the re- appointment  of Mr Benjamin lgo and Dr Onyemeni Frank Atube as Chairman and Secretary Bureau of Local Government pension. 

Moved by the Majority leader seconded by the member representing Ughelli South constituency Hon Reuben Izeze.

Mr. Obe Fred Edefe was also screened and confirmed  for appointment as member of the State Executive Council moved by the majority leader, Hon Ferguson Onwo and seconded by the Deputy Speaker Hon Ochor Christopher Ochor.

The House also screened and confirmed Mr Lawson Efenudu for appointment as secretary Bureau for State Pensions.