Exciting developments unfolded at the Edo State House of Assembly on Monday as Governor Godwin Obaseki forwarded the revised budget for the year 2023, urging the assembly’s consideration and approval. The request, relayed through a letter dated October 5 and signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Osarodion Ogie, set the wheels of progress in motion.
The letter eloquently states, “I write at the instance of the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, to forward 30 copies of the 2023 revised Edo State budget for consideration and approval of the house.”
In response, the esteemed Speaker, Rt. Hon. Blessing Agbebaku, promptly directed the governor’s appeal to the house committee on appropriation. The committee was entrusted with the responsibility of reviewing the budget and reporting back to the house within a span of two weeks.
Meanwhile, the assembly has embraced a vibrant business calendar of 55 days for the commencement of legislative activities in the second quarter of the 8th assembly’s first session, following a six-week recess.
The adoption of this business calendar ensued after a motion by the Majority Leader, Hon. Charity Aiguobarueghian (PDP Ovia North East 1), seconded by the Minority Leader, Eric Okaka (APC Owan East).
Presenting the motion, Hon. Aiguobarueghian highlighted that the house plans to sit for 17 days in October, 22 days in November, and 16 days in December. These scheduled sitting days accumulate to a total of 55 days for the second quarter of the first session.
Notably, the house previously convened for 55 days during the first quarter. With the addition of the second quarter’s 55 days, the assembly will have successfully convened for an impressive 110 days in its first session.
The lawmakers displayed their united support for the proposed calendar through a unanimous adoption via a voice vote.
