Faith Ochelebe and Benny Ubi, staff members of the budget office, guided participants through the highlights of the 2025 Budget.
By TheInvestigator
The Cross River State Government held a public presentation of its 2025 Budget today, providing stakeholders with a detailed breakdown and highlights of the fiscal document to promote transparency, accountability, and public engagement.
The event occurred at the Budget Office Conference Room in Calabar and attracted participants from civil society organizations, the media, the private sector, and development partners. It featured a comprehensive budget overview, sector-by-sector allocations, and an interactive session with attendees.
The Special Adviser on Budget to the Governor, Otu Otu-Ita, who convened the session, emphasized the administration’s commitment to openness and inclusive governance. “This platform allows citizens and stakeholders not only to understand the budget but to actively engage in shaping its implementation,” he said. He further stated, “My office is open to answer all your questions. We count on you to succeed.”
Faith Ochelebe and Benny Ubi, staff members of the budget office, guided participants through the highlights of the 2025 Budget.
During the event, stakeholders had the opportunity to speak, and many welcomed the session as a step in the right direction toward participatory governance. In the interactive segment, attendees raised questions, offered suggestions, and discussed the implications of various budget line items on community development and service delivery.
The event concluded with a call for sustained collaboration between the government and the public to ensure the successful implementation of the budget.
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