By Mercy Adewunmi
Representative Pashal Agbodike of Ihiala Federal Constituency in Anambra State has lauded the 2025 Appropriation Bill as a crucial step towards transforming Nigeria’s economy.
In a press briefing following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s presentation of the proposed budget to the National Assembly, Hon. Agbodike expressed optimism about the budget’s potential to address the country’s economic challenges.
“The President just presented the 2025 budget and I call it the budget of economy transformation owing to the present situation of the economy, it has been dwindling for the past years.
“But from the efforts of Mr President, he’s getting it right and has promised that Nigerian should expect positive change”, he said
Dubbing it the “budget of economy transformation”, the lawmaker emphasized the need for Nigerians to pay their taxes as a means of contributing to the nation’s economic growth.
“When you refuse to contribute your quota, how can this nation move forward? You are not paying tax to the ruling party nor are you paying to Mr President. But you are to Nigeria, hence we can come together and jettison any form of nepotism.
“Our number should be our strength, 200 and something million Nigerians. If we can come together, it will be a thing of strength”, he added
Agbodike urged citizens to join hands in supporting the government’s efforts, emphasizing the importance of unity in achieving national development.
He also called on opposition parties to engage in constructive criticism and to support the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda, highlighting the need for collective efforts in moving the country forward.
The lawmaker’s comments underscore the significance of the 2025 budget in driving economic reform and fostering a spirit of collaboration among Nigerians.
