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Gov. Soludo Signs ₦260 Billion 2023 Budget Of Acceleration Into Law
Gov. Soludo Signs ₦260 Billion 2023 Budget Of Acceleration Into Law
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo CFR has signed the 2023 appropriation budget of approximately N260 Billion.
Addressing men of the press, the Governor used the opportunity to thank the State House of Assembly represented by the Speaker, Majority Leader, and Clerk of the House alongside the Deputy Governor and Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning.
“The more fundamental job has been done by the State House of Assembly,” the Governor said.
“I want to thank the parliament, particularly for this productive partnership. We are partners in this transformation agenda for Anambra State.
“The Leadership that has shown the capacity and passed this budget into law while we strive assiduously to lead Anambra into the land of our dreams as we promised the people.
“This is a budget of acceleration in spite of all the odds and challenges in the country but, we are still wrestling the accelerator for takeoff.
“This budget prioritizes major areas of focus for Anambra State; Security, law and order, economic transformation and human capital development, etc” the Governor noted.
“Once more, I want to thank the State House of Assembly for expeditiously and painstakingly making this budget a success and signing it into law. They have been working in the office up to 1 am this morning.
“That’s the Anambra spirit. We get things done! Thanks to the speaker, the State house of Assembly, and the whole team.
“Thanks to everyone who was able to make it early this morning. It’s quite a remarkable day.
“We are set to deliver for next year! With the budget in hand, let’s get it done, the Governor maintained.
Fielding questions to the Governor, Men of the Press asked which priority of the budget will be activated and done instantly.
Responding to questions, the Governor said he will get all the pockets of the budget simultaneously done; Security, Law and order, social agenda, health, education, human capital development, power, technology, industrial parks, agriculture, commerce, we are leaving no one behind.
“We are hitting everywhere, reforming the government, promoting accountability and prudence, digitizing our land registries, the Governor stated.
“Our environment is an existential threat. We shall desilt, control our drainages and erosions, waste management; none of them can wait until the others are done.
“The accelerator pedal has five pedals and we will keep pedaling simultaneously, that’s how we can get it in order. The sequence doesn’t mean the other will be left behind.
“Our human capital is our major resource. Our overall agenda is to make Anambra a liveable and prosperous smart megacity and this budget contributes to the glorious Anambra we dream of.
“The parliament had earlier been approved in June for the Government to borrow N100 Billion to fund this budget but up to this moment, we haven’t borrowed a dime.
“We are hitting the ground running. Our focus is that Anambra maintains fiscal sustainability. Anambra will continue to win.
Also Responding to questions in regards to palliatives on roads in the state, the Governor disclosed he had an indoor meeting with all the 21 Local Government Transition Committee Chairmen in the State and of the agenda is to tackle potholes on rural roads and Federal high ways and the resources to get them fixed.
“We are swinging into action to get these roads motorable,” the Governor stressed.
“We faced unprecedented flooding causing roads to be washed off. These are major interventions the government has embarked upon and the massive construction that is ongoing.
“Anambra is spending close to N2 Billion on Federal roads because most of them are not motorable. Our people are facing untold hardships passing through these roads.
“These are some strategic interventions the State Government has embarked upon. They are not the typical palliatives but are built to last.
“We are delivering quality roads to our people and ensuring the palliatives endure for sometime.
Also responding to questions on CBN and it’s cashless policy, the Governor said that will be left to the communication team to sensitize the general populace not just Anambra people on the policy and how it’s supposed to work.
The Governor stated It’s a national policy and the people will adjust and adapt to it.
Personalities in attendance who witnessed the signing of the budget are; the Deputy Governor of Anambra State, Dr. Onyekachukwu Ibezim, Speaker of Anambra House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Uche Okafor, Former Speaker Anambra House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Anayo Nnebe, Majority Leader of the House of Assembly, Hon. Emeka Aforka, Clerk of the House, Hon. Anetoh Esther, Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Mrs. Chiamaka Nnake, Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Mr. Tonycollins Nwabunwanne amongst others.
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Ramadan: Adron Homes Felicitates Muslims, Preaches Hope and Unity
Ramadan: Adron Homes Felicitates Muslims, Preaches Hope and Unity
Adron Homes & Properties Limited has congratulated Muslim faithful on the commencement of the holy month of Ramadan, urging Nigerians to embrace the virtues of sacrifice, discipline, and compassion that define the season.
In a statement made available to journalists, the company described Ramadan as a period of deep reflection, spiritual renewal, and strengthened devotion to faith and humanity.
According to the management, the holy month represents values that align with the organisation’s commitment to integrity, resilience, and community development.
“Ramadan is a time that teaches patience, generosity, and selflessness. As our Muslim customers and partners begin the fast, we pray that their sacrifices are accepted and that the season brings peace, joy, and renewed hope to their homes and the nation at large,” the statement read.
The firm reaffirmed its dedication to providing affordable and accessible housing solutions to Nigerians, noting that building homes goes beyond structures to creating environments where families can thrive.
Adron Homes further urged citizens to use the period to pray for national unity, economic stability, and sustainable growth.
It wished all Muslim faithful a spiritually fulfilling Ramadan.
Ramadan Mubarak.
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Underfunding National Security: Envelope Budgeting Fails Nigeria’s Defence By George Omagbemi Sylvester
Underfunding National Security: Envelope Budgeting Fails Nigeria’s Defence
By George Omagbemi Sylvester | Published by saharaweeklyng.com
“Fiscal Rigidity in a Time of Crisis: Lawmakers Say Fixed Budget Ceilings Are Crippling Nigeria’s Fight Against Insurgency, Banditry, and Organized Crime.”
Nigeria’s legislature has issued a stark warning: the envelope budgeting system; a fiscal model that caps spending for ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) is inadequate to meet the country’s escalating security challenges. Lawmakers and budget analysts argue that rigid fiscal ceilings are undermining the nation’s ability to confront insurgency, banditry, kidnapping, separatist violence, oil theft and maritime insecurity.
The warning emerged during the 2026 budget defence session for the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) at the National Assembly in Abuja. Senator Yahaya Abdullahi (APC‑Kebbi North), chairman of the Senate Committee on National Security and Intelligence, decried the envelope system, noting that security agencies “have been subject to the vagaries of the envelope system rather than to genuine needs and requirements.” The committee highlighted non-release or partial release of capital funds from previous budgets, which has hindered procurement, intelligence and operational capacity.
Nigeria faces a multi‑front security crisis: persistent insurgency in the North‑East, banditry and kidnappings across the North‑West and North‑Central, separatist tensions in the South‑East, and piracy affecting Niger Delta oil production. Despite declarations of a national security emergency by President Bola Tinubu, lawmakers point to a “disconnect” between rhetoric and the actual fiscal support for agencies tasked with enforcement.
Experts warn that security operations demand flexibility and rapid resource allocation. Dr. Amina Bello, a public finance specialist, said: “A static budget in a dynamic threat environment is like sending firefighters with water jugs to a forest fire. You need flexibility, not fixed ceilings, to adapt to unforeseen developments.”
The Permanent Secretary of Special Services at ONSA, Mohammed Sanusi, detailed operational consequences: irregular overhead releases, unfulfilled capital appropriations, and constrained foreign service funds. These fiscal constraints have weakened intelligence and covert units, hampering surveillance, cyber‑security, counter‑terrorism and intelligence sharing.
Delayed capital releases have stalled critical projects, including infrastructure upgrades and surveillance systems. Professor Kolawole Adeyemi, a governance expert, emphasized that “budgeting for security must allow for rapid reallocation in response to threats that move faster than political cycles. Envelope budgeting lacks this essential flexibility.”
While the National Assembly advocates fiscal discipline, lawmakers stress that security funding requires strategic responsiveness. Speaker Abbas Ibrahim underscored that security deserves “prominent and sustained attention” in the 2026 budget, balancing oversight with operational needs.
In response, the Senate committee plans to pursue reforms, including collaboration with the executive to restructure funding, explore supplementary budgets and ensure predictable and sufficient resources for security agencies. Experts warn that without reform, criminal networks will exploit these gaps, eroding public trust.
As one policy analyst summarized: “A nation declares a security emergency; but if its budget does not follow with real resources and oversight, the emergency remains rhetorical.” Nigeria’s debate over envelope budgeting is more than an accounting dispute; it is a contest over the nation’s security priorities and its commitment to safeguarding citizens.
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Rev. Mother Kehinde Osoba (Eritosin) Celebrates as She Marks Her Birthday
Rev. Mother Kehinde Osoba (Eritosin) Celebrates as She Marks Her Birthday
Today, the world and the body of Christ rise in celebration of a rare vessel of honour, Rev. Mother Kehinde Osoba, fondly known as Eritosin, as she marks her birthday.
Born a special child with a divine mark of grace, Rev. Mother Eritosin’s journey in God’s vineyard spans several decades of steadfast service, spiritual depth, and undeniable impact. Those who know her closely describe her as a prophetess with a heart of gold — a woman whose calling is not worn as a title, but lived daily through compassion, discipline, humility, and unwavering faith.
From her early days in ministry, she has touched lives across communities, offering spiritual guidance, prophetic insight, and motherly counsel. Many testify that through her prayers and teachings, they encountered God in a deeply personal and transformative way. Near and far, her influence continues to echo — not only within church walls, but in homes, families, and destinies reshaped through her mentorship.
A mother in every sense of the word, Rev. Mother Kehinde Osoba embodies nurture and correction in equal measure. As a grandmother, she remains energetic in purpose — accommodating the wayward, embracing the rejected, and holding firmly to the belief that no soul is beyond redemption. Her life’s mission has remained consistent: to lead many to Christ and guide them into the light of a new beginning.
Deeply rooted within the C&S Unification, she stands tall as a spiritual pillar in the Cherubim and Seraphim Church globally. Her dedication to holiness, unity, and prophetic service has earned her widespread respect as a spiritual matriarch whose voice carries both authority and humility.
As she celebrates another year today, tributes continue to pour in from spiritual sons and daughters, church leaders, and admirers who see in her a living reflection of grace in action.
Prayer for Rev. Mother Kehinde Osoba (Eritosin)
May the Almighty God, who called you from birth and anointed you for His service, continually strengthen you with divine health and renewed vigour.
May your oil never run dry, and may your prophetic mantle grow heavier with greater glory.
May the lives you have nurtured rise to call you blessed.
May your latter years be greater than the former, filled with peace, honour, and the visible rewards of your labour in God’s vineyard.
May heaven continually back your prayers, and may your light shine brighter across nations.
Happy Birthday to a true Mother in Israel — Rev. Mother Kehinde Osoba (Eritosin).
More years.
More anointing.
More impact.
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