Mr Said Alkali, the Minister of Transportation, has advised the Gombe State House of Assembly to boost its relationship with the Executive arm of the state toward good governance.
Alkali gave the advice in his keynote address at the Annual Retreat of Gombe State House of Assembly on Tuesday in Abuja.
He said such action will enhance unity and understanding capable of upgrading the state.
“I, therefore, admonish you to take advantage of this unique opportunity to make the legislature a progressive partner that extends hands of fellowship to the executive arm.
“To ensure an effective budget process for good governance of Gombe State,” he said.
According to him, the retreat had created a platform for him to meet his fellow brothers charged with the responsibility of making laws for the peace and good governance of Gombe State, commending the members of the House for their initiative for organizing the retreat at the present critical time.
“It is my conviction that the choice of the theme of the retreat ‘Good Governance through Effective Budget Process’ will enhance capacity for quality budget legislation and effective oversight.
“Choice of topics such as Budget Monitoring and Tracking, Operationalization of Finance Autonomy , Bill Process, Scrutiny and Analysis and Techniques for Oversight Work plan development will certainly equip you to acquire more skills,” he said.
