Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State last Thursday July 9, 2026 presented the state’s N1.854 trillion budget for 2026 to the state House of Assembly.
The proposed ₦1.854 trillion budget is expected to outline the State Government’s spending priorities for the 2026 fiscal year, covering key sectors aimed at driving economic growth, infrastructure development, and public service delivery.
Gov Siminalayi Fubara
Gov Fubara, in his budget presentation before the state Parliament stated that his administration had sustained fiscal stability through prudent management of public resources, assuring that his government would remain committed to transparency, accountability and responsible expenditure.
“We will ensure every kobo is spent wisely to create jobs for our people. The collective interests of our people are most important to us as a government,” Fubara said.
The governor urged lawmakers to give the proposals speedy consideration and approval. “Let us join hands to make sure Rivers State continues to stand out in good governance,” he added before handing the budget document to Amaewhule.
Receiving the bill, Speaker Amaewhule assured the governor that lawmakers would carefully examine the estimates before taking further legislative action.
“Let me assure you on behalf of the members that we will give due consideration to your budget proposals,” Amaewhule said.
