Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has signed the 2025 budget, valued at N1.1 trillion, into law. The budget, called the “Budget of Inclusive Growth and Development,” was approved by the Victor Oko-Jumbo-led State House of Assembly on December 30, 2024, before being signed into law on January 2, 2025.
Announcing this on his X account, Governor Fubara expressed gratitude to the legislators for their dedication. He noted that the budget would benefit various critical sectors in the state, including education, healthcare, agriculture, and infrastructure.
“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.
However, the budget approval has sparked controversy. The opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) criticized the process, claiming irregularities. Their concerns echo similar accusations from 2024, when Fubara allegedly bypassed a factional assembly loyal to his predecessor, Nyesom Wike.
