At the state house of assembly, a bill to restructure and modify the Benue Planning Commission has passed second reading.

During the plenary on Thursday in Makurdi, House Majority Leader Mr. Thomas Dugeri (APC/Kwande West) stated that the measure aimed to amend the current laws that were passed in 2001 and that the fourth assembly had previously examined in 2005.

The majority leader claims that the proposed amendment seeks to reposition the Benue State Budget and Planning Commission for optimal performance by rearranging its makeup, structure, and operational focus.

In the creation, coordination, and oversight of development plans, policies, and goals, he pointed out that the commission was essential to the state’s development architecture.

Dugeri clarified that the organization was also in charge of formulating development goals, performing economic research, coordinating public-private partnership functions similar to those of the National Planning Commission at the federal level, and offering the governor professional advising services.

“The proposed amendment becomes imperative in order to equip the commission to serve the state better, given these enormous responsibilities,” Dugeri stated.

The motion to read the proposed amendment a second time was seconded by Mr. Abu Umoru (PDP/Apa).

Alfred Emberga, the Speaker, asked Dr. Bem Mela, the Clerk, to read the bill a second time.

Before the bill’s third reading and potential passage, Emberga sent it to the House Standing Committee on Appropriations for careful consideration and preparation.