Rivers Assembly begins review of Fubara’s N1.8tn budget

Summary

The Rivers State House of Assembly has given second reading to Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s 2026 budget proposal after weeks of delay.

Highlights

• Fubara presented the 2026 Appropriation Bill, put at over N1.8tn, on July 10.
• The Martin Amaewhule-led Assembly took the budget through second reading at plenary on Tuesday.
• House leader Major Jack moved the motion for the second reading.
• Deputy Speaker Dumle Maol described the budget as ambitious and urged lawmakers to scrutinise the allocations.
• The Speaker said the House would also look into NGOs and other institutions that received funding and support from the state government before adjourning until September 3.