Chairman of the Conference / Speaker of Bauchi State House of Assembly, Abubakar Suleiman, yesterday, made the statement while delivering a goodwill message during the opening ceremony of the 2021 Second Quarter General Meeting of the Conference held in Asaba, Delta State. xSuleiman said Governor Ifeanyi Okowa’s support for the implementation of financial autonomy for both the state legislature and judiciary, as granted by the Fourth Alteration to 1999 Constitution, was commendable. He said: “We are, however, not surprised at your passion and support for the independence of these arms of government. “We are also aware of many developmental projects being delivered by your government in the state. Oborevwori said Delta State House of Assembly has been enjoying financial autonomy since 2019, and they did not take memos to the executive for approvals.

Source: The Guardian June 27, 2021 03:22 UTC