Ismail Abdulazeez Mantu Reporting
Edo House of Assembly on Tuesday approved a N100 billion loan for Gov. Monday Okpebholo to carry out infrastructural development across the state.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the approval followed Monday’s letter, addressed to the Speaker of the House, Blessing Agbebaku.Nigerian food recipes
The letter, signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Ikhilor, stated that the contractual loan facility would be sourced from the First Bank Nigeria Plc.Nigerian food recipes
The letter, titled “Request for Legislative Approval of N100 billion”, explained that the loan would support contractors’ financing for infrastructural projects in various parts of Edo.
At the Committee of the Whole, the lawmakers unanimously supported the N100 billion request, saying that it would help complete all ongoing infrastructure projects in the state.
The speaker directed the Clerk, Yahaya Omognai, to forward clean copies of the resolution approving the request to the governor for immediate implementation.