The Anambra State House of Assembly has identified lack of funding and weak committee system as major limitations of its Public Accounts Committee (PAC) in performing its responsibilities. Chairman of the committee, Hon. Noble Igwe disclosed this on Wednesday at an Audit Engagement Forum and Accountability Dialogue organized by office of the state Auditor General
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We won’t fight you but won’t be rubber stamp legislators – lawmakers tell Soludo
Newly inaugurated minority lawmakers in the Anambra State House of Assembly have pledged not to fight Governor Chukwuma Soludo-led government, even as they vowed never to be rubber stamp legislators. Lawmaker under the Young Progressive Party, YPP, lawmaker representing Nnewi South 1, Chudi Atuchukwu and his Onitsha South 11 counterpart, Hon. Fred Ezenwa who stated
Read moreAnambra Assembly speaker escapes auto crash in Anambra
Speaker of Anambra State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Uche Okafor survived a ghastly motor accident at Agu-Awka junction in Awka, Anambra State. The accident which occurred Saturday night, left his car damaged beyond repair. The Daily Vendor gathered that the crash was the second happening in the area within the same period. A source said
Read moreSoludo signs N260bn into law, hails Assembly’s speedy passage
…says the more fundamental job has been done by the State House of Assembly Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo has signed the 2023 appropriation budget approximately N260 billion. The brief ceremony was performed at the Governor’s Lodge, Amawbia. Addressing the media, the Governor appreciated the State House of Assembly for the expeditious passage of
Read moreDisquiet as constituents disclaim Anambra Deputy Speaker’s empowerment scandal
…as the alleged beneficiaries of the false empowerment expressed utter disappointment in the Deputy Speaker By: Princess Anukwu There is disquiet in the ancient Ihiala community as several youths have debunked the claims by the Deputy Speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly and Member Representing Ihiala II Constituency, Hon Paschal Agbodike that he
Read moreAnambra govt, community land dispute: lawmakers demand ceasefire
The Anambra State House of Assembly Committee on Public Petitions has expressed dismay over impending crises occasioned by land dispute between Ministry of Lands and people of Okpuno in Awka North Local Government Area of the state. The committee raised the concerns when both parties appeared before it during its sitting following a petition by
Read moreAnambra lawmakers warn project contractors against non-adherence to specifications
Anambra State House of Assembly Committee on Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs, Economic Planning and Donor Agencies has warned contractors executing public projects in the state against non adherence to government specifications. Chairman of the committee, Mr Ebele Ejiofor gave the warning following findings after a tour of some World Bank supported projects in some Secondary
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