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Fubara Signs Rivers’ N1.84 Trillion 2026 Budget into Law

From The Punch · () English

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  • Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara signed the N1.84 trillion 2026 budget into law after approval by the state House of Assembly.
  • The budget, titled “Budget of Resilience for Growth and Development,” was revised from the governor’s original N1.854 trillion proposal.
  • Fubara said the appropriation could begin a new period of cooperation between the executive and legislative branches.

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has signed the state’s N1.84 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, only hours after lawmakers approved it. He signed the measure at the State Executive Council Chambers in Government House, Port Harcourt.

The budget carries the title “Budget of Resilience for Growth and Development.” Lawmakers led by Martin Amaewhule approved it after reviewing parts of Fubara’s original proposal, which totaled N1.854 trillion when he presented it on July 10.

Fubara described the signed appropriation as a “breath of fresh air.” He said it could open a new phase of development and cooperation between the executive and legislative arms of government.

The governor also assured the assembly that his administration would work to maintain a cordial relationship with lawmakers.

breath of fresh air

· Siminalayi FubaraThe Rivers governor’s description of the newly signed state budget.
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