Ekiti State House of Assembly has passed the State College of Agriculture and Technology (first amendment) Bill, 2021 and committed the 2022 budget to its Committee on Finance and Appropriation for further legislative scrutiny.
The lawmakers at plenary on Friday approved the amendment that sought to change the name of the institution to Ekiti State Polytechnic, Isan Ekiti.
The lawmakers agreed that the amendment was aimed at enlarging the horizon of the institution.
The Leader of Business, Hon Gboyega Aribisogan moved the motion for the approval of the bill and was seconded by Hon Femi Akindele, Irepodun/Ifelodun 1.
The Assembly also committed the 2022 budget estimates to its Committee on Finance and Appropriation for further scrutiny.
Members of the Assembly, in their various contributions to the debate before the commital, applauded Governor Fayemi for last year budget performance.
The lawmaker representing Moba constituency one, Mr Adeyemi Ajibade charged various government Ministries, Department and Agencies to be more proactive on revenue generation to better finance the 2022 budget rather than relying solely on federal allocation.
At the plenary, the bill to impose Tax on Goods and Services consumed in hotels, restaurants and event centres in Ekiti State and other matters incidental thereto or connected therewith, 2021 was also considered by the lawmakers.
The bill, sponsored by Hon. Olubunmi Adelugba representing Emure constituency, was committed to the Committee on Trade and Investment for further legislative action.
The bill seeks to impose tax on goods and services consumed in hotels, restaurants and event centres in Ekiti State.
In his remarks, the Speaker of the Assembly, Rt Hon Funminiyi Afuye charged the two Committees to speedily work on the bills.
Rt Hon Afuye directed the Finance and Appropriation Committee to work earnestly with other standing committees of the House towards scrutinising the budget proposal speedily.
He also charged the Committee on Trade and Investment to look into the practicability and workability of the tax bill inorder to ensure that it does not amount to double taxation.
He gave the Committees two weeks to work and report back to the House.
