Fubara signs N1.1tn 2025 budget into law

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has signed the state’s 2025 budget worth N1.1 trillion into law.

The budget, christened ‘Budget of Inclusive Growth and Development,’ was presented before the Victor Oko-Jumbo-led State House of Assembly on December 30, 2024.

This was disclosed by the governor via his X handle on Thursday.

Fubara appreciated the lawmakers for their unwavering commitment to service, as he noted that the budget would count across several sectors in the state, including education, health, among others.

“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.

On December 30, 2024, Fubara presented the budgetary estimate of N1.188tn for the 2025 fiscal year to the House for consideration and approval.

This figure is an increase from the 2024 budget of N800 billion that was presented in 2023 to the House.

Reacting to this, the opposition All Progressives Congress in the state accused the governor of perpetrating an illegality.

This follows a similar occurrence in 2024 when Fubara shunned the 27-member factional Assembly led by Martin Amaewhule –loyal to his predecessor and estranged godfather, Nyesom Wike.