. . . Says Ebonyi Assembly not rubber stamp

By CHARLES IWUOHA

Ebonyi State Governor, Engr. Dave Umahi, has signed into law the ₦145b 2022 appropriation bill into law.

Umahi added that the state House of Assembly was not a rubber stamp as being insinuated by some spurious minds and critics.

He said that the house was always critical of the policies of the executive arm of government and was knowledgeable in the art of lawmaking and in the constitution.

"Anyone who thinks otherwise can go and try them and get floored.

"They are committed to the upliftment of the state and even call off their recesses anytime their attention is needed.

Umahi said that the state government would ensure the completion of its mega projects in 2022 for the betterment of its people.

"These projects include the ultra modern airport, stadium, flyovers road projects among others.

"We intend to make the state university move to a one campus structure to enable the new university of aeronautics use the Presco campus for its temporary site.

"The New university for Information Communication Technology will also use the College of Agricultural Sciences campus for its temporary site.

Umahi also said that the government would employ over 5,000 civil servants and empower over 10,000 citizens from various sectors of the state.

Hon. Francis Nwifuru, Speaker of the state House of Assembly commended the governor for ensuring the prudent management of the state's resources.

"We are happy to report that the 2021 budget had over70 per cent implementation which had helped in the overall development of the state.

"We would continue collaborating with the executive and the judiciary in ensure rapid development of the State.

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