Governor Siminalayi Fubara has completed the 2026 Rivers Budget signing of N1.85 trillion following a major political reconciliation with the House of Assembly
The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, officially signed the 2026 Appropriation Bill into law at the State Executive Council Chambers within the Government House in Port Harcourt on Thursday, 3rd September 2026, to signal the resolution of a prolonged political crisis.
The executive ceremony brought together formerly adversarial state lawmakers and cabinet members following months of legislative gridlock.
This landmark milestone effectively restores regular administrative synergy between the executive branch and the state legislature after a highly publicised standoff over territorial control.
The peaceful execution of the 2026 Rivers Budget signing marks an extraordinary turning point for the infrastructure-heavy coastal state.
Describing the legislative approval as a breath of fresh air, Governor Siminalayi Fubara expressed strong optimism that the massive N1.85 trillion fiscal package will accelerate rural development while fostering an enduring working relationship with the state house of assembly.
The political breakthrough materialised shortly after the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, intervened behind the scenes to broker a comprehensive peace deal between the state actors ahead of upcoming regional elections.
The newly enacted fiscal program, officially christened the Budget of Resilience for Growth and Development, totals exactly N1,854,248,734,475.76, representing a significant 24.5 percent increase over the revised 2025 financial figures. However, the legislative approval process did not proceed without strategic cuts.
The Speaker of the Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, revealed that lawmakers actively slashed a proposed N6 billion allocation to the PAMO University of Medical Sciences due to non-satisfactory accountability templates.
The legislative branch swiftly redirected the trimmed funds to the Rivers State Primary Healthcare Development Board to optimize grassroots medical infrastructure.
Defensive adjustments were heavily defended by parliamentary leaders as a vital victory for public accountability and institutional oversight.
The Assembly Majority Leader, Major Jack, corroborated that the ambitious document was subjected to intense committee scrutiny before the plenary floor ultimately voted for its passage.
The executive and legislative branches both praised the newfound political stability as an essential prerequisite for economic growth.
“This development marks the beginning of a healthier relationship with the Rivers State House of Assembly,” Governor Siminalayi Fubara stated.
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Government house officials confirmed that ministries will begin immediate disbursement of mobilization funds for stalled capital projects next Monday.
