Wednesday, 25 October 2017

Delta 2018 Appropriation Bill Passes Second Reading




  

    The 2018 Appropriation Bill presented to the Delta State House of Assembly by Governor Ifeanyi Okowa last Thursday, yesterday passed the second reading on the floor of the House during a plenary presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori.

   The second reading of the bill was sequel to the motion moved by the Majority Leader, Hon. Tim Owhefere, seconded by Hon. Emeka Nwaobi. Opening debate on the 2018 Appropriation Bill, Hon. Owhefere said that one of the major functions of the House was the appropriation of funds for the state’s budget in order for government to meet its obligations to Deltans.

   He said that the N298 billion proposed budget had an increase in capital expenditure, while the different sectors were equally allocated funds to enhance all round development.

   Hon. Owhefere, who highlighted the amount allocated to the different sectors, noted that the proposed2018 budget was an all –inclusive budget as no part of the state was excluded. Other members who spoke in support of the bill were Honourables Orezi Esievo, Pat Ajudua, Oboro Preyor and Emeka Elekeokwuri, who said that the budget is a realistic one geared towards wealth creation and urban renewal.

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