By Chizoba Okeke Anastasia Agunwa Gloria Abugu
The Speaker, Anambra State House of Assembly, Mr Somtochukwu Udeze has said that the 8th Assembly under his leadership has passed 11 out 21 bills presented before it in just one year in office.
Mr Udeze disclosed this while briefing journalists at the legislative complex in Awka, about the performances and achievements of the 8th Assembly since their inauguration on June 12, 2023.
Recall that on 12 June, 2023 the eight Assembly was inaugurated and Mr Somotochukwu Udeze emerged the eight speaker of the Assembly
The speaker commended members of the 8th Assembly for their resolve and commitment towards the development of the state, regardless of party affiliations.
He further disclosed that 62 motions and about 70 resolutions were considered within the review period, according to him, out of the 21 bills, 11 were executive bills, while 10 were private member bills, all crafted in the best interest of Ndi Anambra.
He noted that some of the challenges of the 8th Assembly included having 23 new members that are unfamiliar with legislative principles, which prompted the leadership to organize seminars within and outside the state to align them with the operations of the house.
The Speaker also explained that the legislators work as a team with efforts geared towards serving the people of the state better.
Mr Udeze also emphasized that there is a cordial working relationship with Governor Chukwuma Soludo and the entire executive arm.
The speaker noted that they are currently working on the issue of legislative autonomy, with the commission expected to be soon established.
He also revealed that the house had set up a committee to review all laws passed in the last 20 years, while assuring that they will continue to make laws that serve the state's best interests without being biased.
*Okeke, Agunwa and Abugu are of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State *
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