Western Equatoria State Legislative Assembly in its fourth and final reading chaired by the Speaker Bage James Elisa on Wednesday approved 2013/2014 budget to the tune of 170 million South Sudanese Pounds.
Economic, Development and Finance Committee Chairperson David Paulino Simbi presented the budget, Anisa Radio reported.
State Finance and Economic Planning Minister John Russi said the Council of Ministers discussed the budget more than four times before passing it to the Assembly.
He said this year’s budget increased compared to the previous ones despite of the austerity measures.
Mr Russi urged both executives and legislatives to collectively implement the budget.