Enugu State Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has assented to the 2023 appropriation bill of One hundred and sixty six billion, six hundred and two million, four hundred and sixteen thousand, seven hundred and seventy naira passed by the state House of Assembly.
Signing the approved 2023 budget into law, Governor Ugwuanyi stated that the exercise has signified the completion of the process of appropriation of funds for the business of governance of Enugu State in the year 2023.
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The governor added that his administration, through the instrumentality of The 2023 budget, tagged: “Budget of Consolidation and Transition,” seeks to consolidate its achievements in various sectors of the state and transit the state’s governance to the inbound administration.
The Governor expressed delight that the State House of Assembly, as always, gave the budget proposal expeditious consideration and approval, reiterated his administration’s readiness and preparedness to commence the 2023 budget implementation in earnest, with effect from January 1, 2023.
Governor Ugwuanyi prayed to God for “the grace of substantial realisation of the projected revenue in the 2023 budget, as well as a peaceful atmosphere for its diligent implementation,” noting that “this is also the last time I would be assenting to the full year budget of Enugu State as Governor, under the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as amended.”
He thanked the leadership and members of the State House of Assembly for responding to the imperative of expedited budget consideration and approval, adding, “I acknowledge the dedicated Clerk and other staff of the House whose contributions to the legislative business, though invaluable, go largely unnoticed.”
Presenting the approved budget for the Governor’s assent, earlier, the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Edward Uchenna Ubosi , described it as “a wonderful and realistic budget”, disclosing that critical sectors such as works, agriculture, education, health and water resources got huge allocations.
The Speaker on behalf of his colleagues appreciated Governor Ugwuanyi for his immense support and exemplary leadership qualities anchored on peace and good governance, stressing that the legislators are grateful that they have enjoyed cordial working relationship with the governor, members of the State Executive Council (EXCO) and other government officials in the state.
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