The Chairman, Finance and Appropriation Committee of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Mr Okon Owuna has stressed the need for members of the newly reconstituted commitee to work in unity so as to achieve expected results.
Mr Owuna who represents Akamkpa 1 State Constituency gave the expression during the maiden meeting of the Committee held in his office at the Assembly’s Complex in Calabar.
He expressed delight at the constitution of the Committee while also stating his confidence that, with the calibre of membership and secretariat, the Committee would surely deliver on its mandate.
“I welcome all Members to our first meeting. I am very confident that all of us will put in our best in our service to the Assembly and the State. I am happy to see that the Clerk of the House is the Secretary of this Committee,” Mr Owuna said.
He thanked the Speaker of the House, Mr Elvert Ayambem for the opportunity given to the Committee to serve while pledging the Committee’s readiness to work in tandem with the “People First” mantra of the State Governor, Prince Bassey Otu.
“By the powers conferred on the Speaker, he has appointed us to serve in the Finance and Appropriation Committee of the House. I thank him for this opportunity and l promise that we will work together to ensure that we justify his confidence on us.”
Also speaking, a Member of the Committee, Mr Samuel Abang who represents Ikom 1 State Constituency, reiterated the commitment of the members to achieving the ideals of the Finance and Appropriation Committee.
On his part, Mr Odey Brian Wonah (Yala 1) assured the Members that the Committee would enthrone proper budget procedures and implementation to enhance the overall improvement of the State.
Other Members of the Committee who were present at the meeting include, Mr Thomas Aruku (Ogoja), Mr Omang Omang (Bekwara), and Mr Egbe Abeng Egbe (Obubra 2).
Source: Mbah Monday, FRCN Calabar.
