By John Asiegbu 

The Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma, on Dec 12th, 2023, presented  #592.234bn budget proposal to the Imo State House of Assembly for 2024 fiscal year.

Presenting the budget christened Renewed Budget of Economic Growth, Uzodinma said that Imo State had within the last four years  under his watch, been positioned for accelerated  and massive economic growth and development, 

The total budget proposal which stood at #592, 234,594,176, has #491, 239, 752, 4082, as capital expenditure representing 82. 9 percent while the recurrent expenditure stood  at #100,994, 842,  135,38 representing 17. 1 percent of the total budget estimate.

Uzodinma who seized the opportunity to highlight some of his signature projects in the state, said that Imo State would witness more infrastructural and human capital development come 2024.

He gave the assurance that his 3R Government would not tolerate corruption civil and public servants, maintaining that all capital project funds would be duly appropriated  and diligently utilized.

Uzodinma who expressed gratitude to Imo electorate for giving him  second mandate to serve them, promised to leave  the state a mega city at the end of his reign as governor of the state 

He therefore, urged the tenth Assembly to pass the bill into law for the benefits of Ndi Imo.

The lawmakers who commended  the Governor for presenting what they described as development oriented budged proposal, promised speedy passage of the bill into law for unprecedented development in the state. 

The lawmakers however, celebrated the Governor who marked his 2023 birthday anniversary on the same day of budget presentation, wishing him well in his future endeavours.

Present at the presentation ceremony were  the National Chairman of the All progressives Congress (APC) Alhaji Abudulahi Ganduje, President General of Ohaneze Ndi Igbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu. Okigwe South Federal House of Reps Member Okigwe, Rt. Hon Chike Okafor and a host of other dignitaries.