From: Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, on Monday, requested the State House of Assembly’s approval to present the year 2018 budget estimate, on Wednesday, November 29, for consideration and passage.
The request of the governor to present the 2018 budget was contained in a letter dated November 17 and signed by the secretary to the state government (SSG), Osarodion Ogie.
The letter which was titled’ Presentation of the year 2018 budget’ was read by the clerk of the house, Mr. James Omoatamae during plenary.
The letter stated that the presentation of the budget earlier scheduled for Monday, November 27, 2017 was, however, rescheduled for Wednesday, November 29.
The speaker, Adjoto Kabiru, however, advised members to be available for the presentation of the budget.