Nigerians For Good Government Policies    Nigeria Policy Institute, USA

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March 20, 2008 REF. ASH/Budget/2008

Hon Members of the House

c/o The Speaker,

Anambra State House

Awka, Anambra State

Hon. Members:

Season’s greetings and God’s Blessings to all of you honorable members of the House. May I seize this opportunity to send my Easter goodwill wishes to each and every one of you and also to urge you to continue finding ways to make Anambra State one of the best in the Country despite past distractions. For those of you who do not know me, I am Prince Jimmy Emmanuel Asiegbu, the Executive Director of Nigeria Policy Institute, USA (NPI-USA) and Ex-President and Founder of Anambra State Association, USA (ASA-USA). In my current position as the Executive Director of NPI-USA, we deal on Public Policy Analysis, Formulations and Recommendations as they relate to the Nigerian Governments as our contribution in moving Nigeria forward. You may please visit our website at: www.nigeriapolicyinstitute.org to learn more about us and our achievements.

I come to you this time, not as an opponent but as a proven compatriot and patriotic lover of Anambra State and her people who has been in the vanguard for good governance, peace and progress for our state, between and among all those in the leadership of the State, the Executive, the State House and the Local governments.

I am particularly concerned with the current brouhaha with the 2008 Budget presented by the Governor, His Excellency, Mr. Peter Obi, the reported intentional or unintentional procrastination in passing it, and the alleged move by you to slash the budget by 50 percent; not for any justifiable reason other than to politically make it difficult for the Governor to move the State forward with his programmes. Inasmuch as I do not know the veracity of these allegations that have made the news Worldwide, as one who led the campaign for good governance and progress from the days of Gov. Mbadinuju’s administration, leading to the formation of ASA-USA to enable our people home and abroad have a strong Voice in the affairs of our State, it is my honest feeling that every one of you wants to see Anambra State become the Small London some day. This same feeling is shared by all Anambrarians and Ndi Igbo at home and abroad. As such, may you allow me to appeal to all of you respected and Honorable members of the House to, please, see to it that there exists Peace, Progress and most importantly Cooperation with the Executive Arm of the State, and to ensure that Anambra State’s future should remain, at all times, above any other interests, in the execution of your legislative functions.

I am aware that politics has come to stay but I urge you to remember what is best for our State at this time that Election is over, and ask that you do not engage in politics that will retrogress the State’s development. Retrogressive politics at this time is not needed due to it’s negative and destructive impact on the State and our people. Consequently, I call on, and appeal to, all of you esteemed Honorable members of the House to please expeditiously peruse the 2008 Budget as presented by His Excellency, Governor Peter Obi, work with the Executive branch on clarification and/or reach a compromise on any area of the budget that you have legitimate concerns to enable you pass the Budget without further delay, and to avoid the incessant negative reaction from the national press. There is no doubt that your taking this step will make the people of Anambra State happy, and reduce the current bad press against you, especially the general perception of being a stumbling block to progress in our State. Recent Court pronouncements have shown that Anambra State and Nigeria polity has entered a new era and I appeal to all of you to be part of it.

The quest for good governance is so deeply rooted in the tradition and conscience of the good people of Anambra State, that it has become so fundamental in the administration of the State regardless of which party is in power. While not taking any adversarial and/or confrontational position, I wish to plead with you all, Honorable members of the House to strongly strive to avert anything that will invariably derail the march towards a great Anambra State. Strong politics at this time is not needed; the Anambra people would prefer that you use your privileged positions and opportunity to accomplish laudable goals for your constituents and Anambra State in general. Numerous issues call for your urgent attention and I urge you to focus on those that will develop Anambra State and ameliorate the long sufferings of our people.

My greatest appreciation to all of you for according this request the needed audience and hopefully do the right thing for our State and our people by expeditiously resolving this matter. May the good Lord inspire you with devotion, provide you with the wisdom, valor, and heart to do the right things now. Again, have a wonderfully blessed Easter holidays. I look forward to meeting all of you soon. Dr. Francis Onukwuli, a member of NPI-USA’s Board of Directors, known to some of you sends his regards.

Sincerely

The People’s Servant,
Prince Jimmy E. Asiegbu

Email: jasmak@nigeriapolicyinstitute.org

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