RVHA Sues For Executive, Legislature Harmony

Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Otelemaba Amachree, has declared that the state lawmakers are proud to be part of the success story of the present administration under the leadership of Governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi.

Hon Amachree made the assertion on Monday at the presentation of the 2012, Appropriation Bill by the state governor at the hallowed chamber of the Assembly.

He noted that for the state to continue to experience the kind of growth and development currently noticed, the executive and the legislative arms of government must constantly work in harmony.

“On our part as legislators, we will continue to consider and pass high impact bills like the Rivers State Board of Internal Revenue law 2012 and also foster cordial working relationship with the others arms of government,” he declared.

The speaker lauded the governor on the performance of the 2012 budget, particularly the commitment to human capital development and the transformation of the infrastructure landscape in the state.

The lawmaker expressed happiness that the vision of 2013 budget estimate has demonstrated a genuine sense of statesmanship and appreciation on how the government tackled the challenges in the critical sectors of the economy.

“We are delighted and proud to be partners in this success story and congratulate you on the impressive outing of TEAM RIVERS in the just concluded National Sports Festival,” Hon Amachree stated.

He assured that the Appropriation Bill would be attended to with speed and depth and reiterated the resolve of the House to take their oversight functions seriously, while urging Miniseries, Departments and Agencies (MDAS) to give fiscal disciplines priority attention.

The Speaker used the opportunity to register the condolences of the House over the air mishap which claimed the lives of Kaduna State Governor, Patrick Yakowa and Gen Owoye Azazi, former National Security Adviser to the President.

Earlier, Governor Amaechi presented 2013 estimate of N490 billion, with an assurance to increase Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) of the state, emphasising that accountability and transparency will continue to guide the administration.

The governor remarked that although milestones have been recorded in the critical sectors of the economy, the administration does not intend to leave any project uncompleted.

Meanwhile, the Assembly has adjoined to January 7, 2013, to commence debate on the Appropriation Bill and others pending in the House.