Delta Assembly passes Public Finance Management Bill

The Delta House of Assembly on Tuesday passed the State Public
Finance Management Bill.

The passage of the bill followed the consideration of the report
presented by the House Joint Committee on Public Account, Rules and
Business during plenary in Asaba

Presenting the report, the Chairman of the Committee, Mr Anthony
Elekeokwuri said the bill when passed would help to strengthen the
management of public finance in the state.

The Majority Leader, Mr Tim Owhefere moved a motion for the
third reading of the bill and it was seconded by Mr Daniel Mayuku
representing Warri South West constituency.

Consequently, the bill after passing through its third reading
was passed after a voice vote by the Speaker, Chief Sheriff
Oborevwori.

Oborevwori thanked the lawmakers for their commitment to the
speedy passage of the bill.

He said the bill would help to strengthen the financial
management of the state as well as promote accountability in the
public sector.

The speaker directed the Clerk of the Assembly, Mrs Lyna Ochulor
to send a clean copy to Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa for his assent.

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