Uzodimma Signs 2022 Appropriation Bill Into Law

Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma has signed into law the 2022 Appropriation Bill of Three Hundred and eighty-one billion, four hundred and sixty-two million, nine hundred and forty-seven thousand, six hundred and seventy-seven naira only (N381,462,947,677).

Christened budget of ‘’Wealth consolidation and the people’s budget,’’ when it was presented to the Imo State House of Assembly on December 17, 2021, Governor Uzodimma urged the lawmakers to expedite action on the bill so that the impact of its implementation could be felt immediately by the people.

Performing the ceremony at the new Executuve Chambers Government House, Owerri, Thursday, Governor Uzodimma described the speedy passage of the budget as “a prove that the Imo State House of Assembly members are not only prudent with time but are up and doing in their responsibility of law making.”

Again, he reminded Imo people that the 2022 budget appropriation signed into law is meant to bring rapid development to the State. In his words: “I hope that having been signed into law the expected impact will be realized in a record’s time.”

Governor Uzodimma thanked the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Kennedy Ibe, his colleagues in the Imo State House of Assembly and all members of the 3R Government for their continued support and promised to implement the budget to the letter in the interest of the people.

Expatiating on the implications of the speedy passage and signing of the budget, the Governor said it was made possible because of the wide consultations his Executive and the Legislature held before presenting the budget to the House of Assembly.

He added that his administration is building a consensus and synergy with the other arms of government which makes it easy for issues of this nature to be trashed out.

On how far the budget will be realized, Governor Uzodimma assured that ‘’every law is meant to be implemented and obeyed’’ and that he will do his best “to ensure that the budget is implemented to the letter so long as the expected financial resources are available.”

Presenting the Bill before the Governor for assent, Rt. Hon. Ibeh said he was excited to bring the 2022 Appropriation Bill before him for assent having undergone all the legislative processes as a bill.

He commended the doggedness of his colleagues who worked day and night to realise the early passage of the budget into law.

The Speaker was accompanied to the ceremony by the Majority Leader, Hon. Kanayo Onyemaechi, the Chief Whip, Hon. Chigozie Nwaneri and the Clerk of the House.

Those that witnessed the signing from the Executive side were the Deputy Governor of Imo State,  Prof. Placid Njoku, Secretary to the State Government,  Chief Cosmas Iwu, Chief of Staff to the Governor, Barr. Nnamdi Anyaehie and other top government officials.