Anambra Assembly commences 2021 budget defence by MDAs

The 2021 budget defence by government ministries and agencies has commenced, on Tuesday, at the Anambra State House of Assembly Complex in Awka in line with the resolution of the House to pass the 2021 appropriation bill before the end of November 2021.

During the exercise, the Ministry of Economic Planning, Finance, Transport, Environment, and Education, appeared before the House Committee on Finance and Appropriation and defended their 2021 budget estimate with the committee expressing satisfaction with their performance.

In his remarks, the Chairman, House Committee on Finance and Appropriation, Honourable Obinna Emeneka, explained that the process provides the platform for government organs to give an account of their 2020 budget performance and justify whatever fund they are asking for 2021 budget.

Emeneka, who represents Anambra East State Constituency, added that the observations made by the committee will form their decision during collation process of the budget, assuring Ndi Anambra of a realistic budget that will meet their expected needs despite the challenges of COVID-19 pandemic and the EndSARS lockdowns.

The Committee also lauded the media for discharging its public enlightenment service exceedingly well in the state.