Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has signed the 2025 budget, totaling ₦1.1 trillion, into law.
The budget, titled the “Budget of Inclusive Growth and Development,” was presented to the Victor Oko-Jumbo-led State House of Assembly on December 30, 2024.
Announcing the development on his X account on Thursday, Fubara expressed gratitude to the lawmakers and his executive team for their dedication to service. He noted that the budget focuses on key sectors such as education, healthcare, agriculture, and infrastructure.
“Today, I signed into law the 2025 Rivers State Appropriation Bill, tagged ‘Budget of Inclusive Growth and Development,’ valued at ₦1.1 trillion. I deeply appreciate the Rivers State House of Assembly for their diligence and my executive team for their unwavering commitment to service,” Fubara wrote.
He added, “Together, we are paving the way for a prosperous year ahead. Let me thank everyone and wish you a happy and prosperous New Year as we continue our journey to make Rivers State great again.”
On December 30, 2024, Fubara presented a budget proposal of ₦1.188 trillion for the 2025 fiscal year to the Assembly, representing an increase from the ₦800 billion budget of 2024.
However, the state’s opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) accused the governor of illegality, referencing a similar situation in 2024 when Fubara bypassed a factional 27-member Assembly led by Martin Amaewhule, loyal to his predecessor and estranged political ally, Nyesom Wike.
