The Anambra State House of Assembly said it had passed 40 bills into law and over 100 resolutions in the last three years.

The Speaker of the House, Uche Okafor, disclosed this in a statement to mark the third anniversary of the inauguration of the state’s seventh Assembly.

“On the whole, the House has passed over 40 bills and more than 100 resolutions within the three years under review,” he said.

The seventh Assembly was inaugurated on June 12, 2019, following the proclamation by former Governor Willie Obiano, with Mr Okafor as the Speaker.

The Speaker said that the legislature had performed excellently despite numerous challenges.

He attributed the successful performance of the legislature to the unity of purpose among the lawmakers and the collaborative efforts of the legislature’s staff.

According to the Speaker, some of the bills include the Anambra State House of Assembly Service Commissions and Funds Management Bill, Anambra State Agency for Erosion, Watershed and Climate Change Bill and Anambra State Public Procurement Bill.

Others include the Open Grazing and Cattle and other Livestock Prohibition and Ranches Establishment Bill, Awka Capital Territory Development Authority Bill, and Anambra State Traditional Rulers Amendment Bill, among others.

Mr Okafor commended the lawmakers for recording significant developments in their different constituencies.

The Speaker said the Assembly would not be celebrating its anniversary to honour the death of a member, Okechukwu Okoye, who was recently abducted and killed by gunmen.

He also promised that the legislature would ensure a cordial working relationship with Governor Charles Soludo and the executive for the development of the state. 

(NAN)