Fubara Unveils N1.854trn 2026 Budget for Rivers State

On [date not specified], Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara presented a N1.854 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill to the Rivers State House of Assembly. The budget prioritizes infrastructure, education, and healthcare improvements, aiming to enhance public service delivery and stimulate economic growth.

The proposed budget of N1,854,248,734,475.76 represents a 24.49% increase from the adjusted 2025 budget, driven by anticipated growth in federal account allocations. The budget includes N487.61 billion in internally generated revenue and N936.05 billion from federal allocations.

Key allocations include N533.32 billion for infrastructure, N315 billion for education, and N105.43 billion for healthcare. Governor Fubara emphasized the importance of prudent financial management and urged the assembly to expedite the bill's passage to facilitate timely implementation.

He assured that every public fund would be utilized to deliver quality services and attract investments, thereby creating job opportunities for residents.