By Peter Omopo
Abakaliki, July 9, 2025 — The Ebonyi State House of Assembly has extended its fiscal oversight responsibilities to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen transparency and accountability in the state’s budget implementation.
Chairman of the House Committee on Public Accounts, Chief Godwin Abiri, made this known on Wednesday in Abakaliki during an official oversight visit to the ministry.
Abiri, who represents Izzi West Constituency, said the committee’s move aligns with its constitutional mandate to track government expenditures and ensure ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) comply with the provisions of the 2025 state budget.
“This exercise is aimed at ensuring accountability, transparency, and effective management of public resources across all sectors,” Abiri stated.
He emphasized that the budget tracking initiative was a proactive measure to monitor the fiscal conduct of MDAs and guarantee that state funds are deployed as appropriated by the legislature.
During the visit, Abiri commended Governor Francis Nwifuru for reviving the Ebonyi Pipe Production Industry in Ezzamgbo, describing the initiative as a strategic industrial move that suits the needs of a rapidly developing state like Ebonyi.
“The revitalisation of the pipe production facility is a commendable achievement. It aligns with our vision for industrial growth and economic self-reliance,” Abiri added.
The committee reaffirmed its commitment to supporting effective governance by ensuring that all public institutions in the state remain financially accountable and performance-driven.
