Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has announced plans to present the state’s 2025 budget to the State House of Assembly, which is led by Speaker Victor Oko-Jumbo.
The governor emphasized the continued collaboration between the executive and legislative branches to enhance the well-being of Rivers residents, noting the strong relationship between the two arms of government.
He cited the successful screening of nominees and the swift passage of executive bills as examples of this positive partnership.
Governor Fubara made this statement during the commissioning of two state-of-the-art community town halls and the launch of a tertiary scholarship and empowerment program in the Akiama and Aganya communities in Bonny Local Government Area on Saturday.
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The announcement was shared 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 further added that the Speaker’s focus on constituency projects reflects his role as an elected representative, contrasting it with the inaction of 25 former lawmakers he described as “Abuja-based politicians.”
He continued, “Constituency 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!”
The governor commended the Speaker for establishing the town halls, providing financial empowerment to 100 Bonny indigenes, and awarding tertiary scholarships to 30 Bonny students.
In his remarks, the Speaker expressed gratitude to the people of Bonny for their unwavering support of the 10th Assembly and assured them of his continued backing for the governor.
He emphasized that the Assembly would remain focused on its work, despite opposition from what he referred to as “enemies of the state” and the 25 former members.
Oko-Jumbo also announced that the 2025 budget would soon be presented to the 10th Assembly and confirmed that Bonny Local Government would be included in upcoming infrastructure 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.”
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