Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has announced that he will present the state’s 2025 budget to the State House of Assembly, which is led by Victor Oko-Jumbo.
The governor stated that the state government would continue to work with the Assembly to improve the lives of Rivers residents, highlighting the positive relationship between the executive and legislative branches, as evidenced by the screening of nominees and the timely passage of executive bills.
Fubara made this statement at the official commissioning of two ultra-modern community town halls and the launch of a tertiary scholarship and empowerment program by the Speaker at Akiama and Aganya communities in Bonny Local Government Area on Saturday.
This was announced in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Sunday by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi.
Represented by the Chief of Staff, Government House, Edison Ehie, Fubara said, “The government and the people of Rivers State heartily congratulate you and thank you for being a good ambassador of the Ibani Kingdom. We assure you that, as the executive arm, while the legislative arm remains independent, we will continue to collaborate to ensure prosperity for our people.
“I thank you, Mr. Speaker, for your support to the Rivers State government, as seen in your cooperation. The Speaker has facilitated the screening of caretaker committee chairmen, expedited executive requests, and will soon play a vital role in enacting the 2025 budget.”
Fubara went on to say that the Speaker’s focus on constituency projects reflects his role as an elected representative, in contrast to the inaction of 25 former lawmakers whom he referred to as “Abuja-based politicians.”
He continued, “Constitution projects are a testament to elected representatives’ commitment to their people. Meanwhile, the 25 former Assembly members who dismissed themselves—have they initiated any projects? Do we see them inspecting or commissioning anything? These are Abuja-based politicians!”
Fubarau praised the Speaker for constructing town halls, offering financial empowerment to 100 Bonny indigenous people, and awarding tertiary scholarships to 30 Bonny children.
The Speaker thanked the people of Bonny for their support for the 10th Assembly and reaffirmed his faith in the governor.
He emphasised that the Assembly would remain focused despite resistance from “enemies of the state” and the 25 former members. Oko-Jumbo stated that the 2025 budget would be presented to the 10th Assembly shortly and that Bonny Local Government would be included in planned development projects.
He added, “We will continue working tirelessly to ensure Bonny Kingdom’s development. Many needs remain, but as the Speaker, I assure you that the 2025 budget, which will soon be presented by His Excellency, will include Bonny Local Government.
