Ondo 2022 Budget Passes Second Reading

Ondo State 2022 budget proposal of over one hundred and ninety one billion naira has passed second reading at the plenary of the state assembly.

The lawmakers at the plenary referred the budget proposal to committee level after the reading by the acting Clerk of the House, Mr Benjamin Jaiyeola.

The Speaker, Mr Bamidele Oleyelogun while calling for thorough job urged all Ministries, Departments and Agencies liaise with their various house committees for timely passage of the budget proposal.

The lawmakers thereafter gave the house Committee on Finance and Appropriation two ultimatum to submit its report.

Speaking with Assembly Correspondents after plenary, Chairman, House committee on Finance and Appropriation, Mr Sunday Olajide said the committee will work within the time frame to achieve desired results for the 2022 fiscal year.

On the budgetary provision for the house after its autonomy, Mr Olajide noted that the committee will take a critical look into the aspect and do the needful for the better running of the legislative arm.

Olumide Abudu