Akwa Ibom State Governor Udom Emmanuel on Monday assented to the state’s 2022 Appropriation Bill of N586.9 billion.
This followed the passage of the 2022 budget, christened, ‘Redefining Standards’ by the state House of Assembly, December 2, 2021.
He commended the state House of Assembly, Ministry of Finance, Budget Office, Accountant-General, and other government agencies involved in the budgetary process for the timely passage of the bill.
He said it became expedient to sign the bill early enough in the week to allow for smooth winding down of the year 2021, considering nearness to Christmas, the accompanying holidays, and envisaged reduced productivity of the state’s predominantly Christian workforce.
He expressed hope that funds will be available for optimum implementation of the budget, stressing: “We are believing, that with God on our side, 2022 will be better than 2021.”
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