The governor signed the budget during the state’s monthly Project Delivery Meeting held at Government House, Uyo, commending the House of Assembly for the swift passage of the bill and reaffirming his commitment to transparency and accountability.

“To the people of Akwa Ibom, I assure you that we remain focused on delivering impactful governance. The supplementary budget gives us greater momentum to implement key projects,” he said.

The supplementary budget includes ₦125.66 billion for recurrent expenditure and ₦569.33 billion for capital projects. It will be funded through statutory allocations, internally generated revenue, derivation funds, arrears, VAT, exchange gains, and signature bonuses.

As part of efforts to accelerate infrastructure development, ₦60 billion was released to contractors with verified Interim Payment Certificates. Ministries, Departments, Agencies, and Delivery Advisors were directed to ensure strict compliance with timelines and quality standards.

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The Project Delivery Meeting featured presentations on key initiatives across agriculture, energy, tourism, healthcare, infrastructure, and transportation. Projects highlighted included the Tree Crop Revolution, Ibom Model Farm, CNG Bus Project, General Hospitals, Aviation Village, and the Itam Industrial Park, among others.

The Speaker praised the governor’s inclusive leadership and said the regular delivery reviews provide a strong framework for legislative oversight. He pledged continued support for the administration’s development agenda.

Source: Channels