Fubara signs N1.84tn Rivers 2026 budget into law
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has signed the state’s N1.84tn 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, hours after the Rivers State House of Assembly approved the it. Fubara assented to the bill on Thursday at the State Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Port Harcourt, describing the appropriation as a “breath of fresh air”. The budget, titled Read More:…
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has officially endorsed the state's N1.84tn 2026 Appropriation Bill, following its approval by the Rivers State House of Assembly. The budget, dubbed "Budget of Resilience for Growth and Development," was signed into law on Thursday at the State Executive Council Chambers in Port Harcourt.
Fubara hailed the appropriation as a "breath of fresh air" as he emphasized the potential for new development and cooperation between the executive and legislative branches of government. The bill represents a 24.5% increase over the revised 2025 budget, with the governor presenting a N1.854tn proposal to the Assembly on July 10.
After signing the bill, Fubara pledged his administration's commitment to maintaining a harmonious relationship with the lawmakers.
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