At the state assembly, a measure to restructure and modify the Benue Planning Commission has passed second reading.
During the plenary on Thursday in Makurdi, the House Majority Leader, Mr. Thomas Dugeri (APC/Kwande West), stated that the measure aimed to amend the current laws that were passed in 2001 and that the fourth assembly had previously examined in 2005.
The majority leader claims that the proposed amendment intends to reposition the Benue State Budget and Planning Commission for optimal performance by rearranging its makeup, structure, and operational focus.
According to him, the commission was essential to the state’s development architecture, helping to create, coordinate, and oversee development plans, policies, and goals.
Additionally, the institution was in charge of formulating development goals, performing economic research, coordinating public-private partnership functions similar to those of the National Planning Commission at the federal level, and providing the governor with professional advice services, according to Dugeri.
“With these massive responsibilities, the proposed amendment becomes essential to better equip the commission to serve the state,” Dugeri stated.
The second motion to read the proposed amendment a second time was made by Mr. Abu Umoru (PDP/Apa).
Dr. Bem Mela, the Clerk, was called upon by Speaker Alfred Emberga to read the bill a second time.
Before its third reading and potential passage, Emberga then sent the bill to the House Standing Committee on Appropriations for careful consideration and preparation.
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