Ondo Assembly Set To Pass Supplementary Appropriation Bill As Finance Commissioner Honours Invitation

By Ayodele Oni

Ondo state House of Assembly has re visited debate on the supplementary appropriation bill sent to it by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa.

This followed the appearance of the state Commissioner for Finance, Mrs. Omowumi Isaac on Tuesday  to shed light on the bill and other previous approvals.

The assembly, had last week dumped further deliberations on the bill, meant for second reading, following refusal of the commissioner to honour the invite by the parliament.

The Chairman, House Committee on Information, Olatunji Oshati, explained that the invitation was in line with the constitutional duties as lawmakers.

According to him, the House observed that it was necessary for them to call for the finance Commissioner in order to shed light on the 2024 amended appropriation law.

Oshati, who expressed the lawmakers’ satisfaction with the commissioner’s response at the meeting, assured that the three arms of government would continue to work in harmony for the overall development of Ondo State

The House’s spokesman noted that the invitation of Mrs Omowumi is for the benefit of the citizens of the State, lauding her for her comprehensive analysis of the grey areas in the 2024 appropriation law.

While stressing the importance of the law, Oshati expressed optimism that it would go a long way in addressing the current inflation and economic hardship in the country when passed by the House.

He later informed that the lawmakers have unanimously agreed to proceed on the passage of the 2024 amended appropriation law.

Stressing that nothing would deter them from performing their responsibilities at all times, the lawmakers expressed appreciation to the Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa for his interest in putting smiles on the faces of the people of the State.