Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has signed the state’s 2025 budget worth N1.1 trillion into law.
The budget, titled ‘Budget of Inclusive Growth and Development,’ was presented before the Victor Oko-Jumbo-led State House of Assembly on December 30, 2024.
This was announced by the governor via his X handle on Thursday.
Fubara thanked the lawmakers for their unwavering commitment to service, as he noted that the budget would cut across several sectors in the state, including education, health, and others.
“Today, I signed into law the 2025 Rivers State Appropriation Bill. Tagged ‘Budget of Inclusive Growth and Development,’ the bill is estimated at N1.1 trillion.
“I deeply appreciate the Rivers State House of Assembly for their diligence and my executives for their unwavering commitment to service.
“Together, we are setting the pace for a prosperous year ahead, focusing on education, healthcare, agriculture, and infrastructure.
“Let me, on this note, thank everyone and once again wish you a happy and prosperous New Year ahead as we continue the journey of making Rivers State great again,” the tweet read.
On December 30, 2024, Fubara presented the House with a budgetary projection of N1.188 trillion for the fiscal year 2025.
This sum is higher than the N800 billion budget for 2024 that was proposed to the House in 2023. In response, the state’s opposition All Progressives Congress accused the governor of engaging in criminal activity.
This follows a similar incident in 2024, when Fubara rejected the 27-member factional Assembly led by Martin Amaewhule, who was loyal to his predecessor and estranged godfather, Nyesom Wike.
