Fubara Signs N1.84trn Rivers 2026 Budget Into Law
The 2026 budget includes a 24.5% increase over revised 2025 estimates and is aimed at welfare, growth and development, officials said.
- On Thursday, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara signed the 2026 Appropriation Bill of N1.84 trillion into law at the Executive Chambers of the Government House in Port Harcourt.
- Earlier on Thursday, the State House of Assembly passed the N1.85 trillion bill, christened the "Budget of Resilience for Growth and Development," following extensive committee reviews and legislative scrutiny.
- The 2026 appropriation is 24.5% higher than the revised 2025 financial estimates, as Fubara reaffirmed his administration's commitment to the "Rivers First" mantra with people's welfare as central focus.
- Fubara acknowledged Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Chief Nyesom Wike for facilitating the process, while House Leader Major Jack urged prudent implementation for Rivers State's benefit.
- Honourable Members expect the budget to usher in desired growth and development, as Fubara assured the public his administration would prioritize projects aimed at improving living conditions across Rivers State.
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Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has signed the 2026 State Appropriation Bill into Law, describing it as “a breath of fresh air” and the beginning of a new chapter of unity and progress for the state. The State House of Assembly had earlier on Thursday passed the state’s 2026 Appropriation Bill of N1.85 trillion, christened the “Budget of Resilience for Growth and Development,” into law following extensive committee reviews, deliber…
Fubara signs N1.84trn Rivers 2026 budget into law
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has signed the state’s 2026 Appropriation Bill of N1.84 trillion into law. Governor Fubara signed the bill on Thursday during a brief ceremony at the Executive Chambers of the Government House in Port Harcourt. Speaking at the ceremony, the governor assured the people of Rivers State that his administration would continue to […] Fubara signs N1.84trn Rivers 2026 budget into law
Fubara signs N1.84tt Rivers 2026 budget into law
Nearly two months after Governor Siminalayi Fubara presented the Rivers State 2026 Appropriation Bill of N1.84tn to the State House of Assembly, the House finally passed the budget into law on Thursday. Governor Fubara also assented to the budget, giving it full effect. Recall that Fubara presented the appropriation bill to the Assembly for consideration […] The post Fubara signs N1.84tt Rivers 2026 budget into law appeared first on TheCitizen -…
Rivers State Assembly Passes 2026 Budget, Fubara Assents - TV360 Nigeria
The Rivers State Government has moved closer to implementing its 2026 fiscal plan after Governor Siminalayi Fubara signed the state’s Appropriation Bill into law. The signing followed the unanimous passage of the bill by the 26-member Rivers State House of Assembly during its resumed sitting in Port Harcourt on Thursday. The lawmakers subsequently transmitted the …
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