Abia State House of Assembly on Friday, passed the state’s ₦750,282,200,000 Appropriation Bill 2025 into law.
The Speaker, Emmanuel Emeruwa, said the House awaits quick signing of the law by the Governor, Alex Otti, to ensure implementation starts by January 2025.
He assured the House would continue to support programmes and policies of the government through legislative action for the benefit of Ndi Abia.
“I’m delighted to share that the Abia State Appropriation Bill 2025 has just been passed into law, following its third reading at the Abia State House of Assembly today, 27/12/2024. It’ll take effect on January 1st, 2025, once signed into law by Abia State Governor,” Emeruwa said.
Naija News reported that on December 10th, Tuesday, Governor Otti presented his administration’s 2025 budget of ₦750,282,200,000 titled ‘Budget of Sustained Momentum’.
Speaking at the House, Otti said the budget increased by 30% percent from the 2024 fiscal year after careful consideration of economic challenges such as inflation and exchange rate volatility, which have significantly impacted his government’s fiscal strategies.
