Anambra Assembly Public Accounts Committee Begins Review of 2025 Audited Government Accounts

The Public Accounts Committee of the Anambra State House of Assembly has commenced the review of the state’s audited government accounts for the financial year ending December 31, 2025.

The exercise, chaired by Hon. Noble Igwe, is part of the committee’s constitutional responsibility to promote transparency, accountability and prudent management of public funds across Ministries, Departments and Agencies of the Anambra State Government.

During the review, the committee cleared the Anambra State Small Business Agency, the Bureau of Public Procurement and the Ministry of Finance after finding their financial records satisfactory.

However, the committee rescheduled the appearance of the Anambra State Investment Promotion and Protection Agency (ANSIPPA), the Anambra State Volunteer Service Agency and the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), directing them to provide additional documents and explanations where necessary.

Chairman of the committee, Hon. Noble Igwe, reaffirmed the committee’s commitment to ensuring accountability in the management of public resources, stressing that the review is aimed at strengthening financial discipline and ensuring compliance with established financial regulations.

Responding, the Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Izuchukwu Okafor, commended the committee for its diligence and professionalism in carrying out its oversight responsibilities.

He assured the lawmakers of the ministry’s continued cooperation and reaffirmed the commitment of the Soludo administration to transparency, accountability and sound financial management in the interest of the people of Anambra State.