Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma has signed into law the 2021 appropriation bill in Owerri on Tuesday.
Gov. Hope Uzodimma had presented the 2021 budget tagged Budget of Wealth Creation of N346bn to the State House of Assembly last week.
Presenting the bill to the Governor for his assent, The Speaker Rt Hon. Paul Emeziem alongside his deputy, the majority leader and another house of assembly members assured the Governor of doing thorough work and restated the integrity of the house in ensuring that the budget was not padded and devoid of irregularities.
According to Governor Hope Uzodimma, the 2021 Budget will address the unemployment problems in the State, “provide infrastructures, provides counterparts funding to global partners and then bridge all the gaps that exist in both our local economy and other economy.”
“We have the responsibilities as the Executive Arm of Government to drive this revenue, generate this revenue, spend this revenue, and then ensure that this project that has been passed today into Law is reasonable and such that, will impact on the lives of every Imo State Citizen”. Uzodimma stated.
Gov. Hope Uzodimma appreciated the house for taking their time to address every critical issue raised in the budget and promised that very soon the budget will become more visible in every sector of the state.
He added that his administration will not condone any act of financial recklessness and impropriety by any government official or agency and that anyone or official that is found wanting must answer for it.
He further encouraged the smooth relationship between the Executive and the legislature in the state and described it as a panacea for development in the state.
