The Rivers State Executive Council has approved a ₦1.85 trillion budget proposal for the 2026 fiscal year. The approval was given during a recent EXCO meeting presided over by Governor Siminalayi Fubara at the Government House in Port Harcourt. The move marks a major step toward the formal presentation of the budget to the State House of Assembly.

According to government officials, the proposed budget is aimed at boosting infrastructure development, improving public services, and strengthening the state’s economy. Priority areas include road construction, healthcare, education, security, and job creation, as the government seeks to address the growing needs of residents across the state.

The administration said the spending plan is designed to balance development with fiscal responsibility, ensuring that funds are properly managed while key sectors receive adequate attention. The government also noted that transparency and accountability will guide the implementation of the budget if it is eventually passed into law.

Governor Fubara described the budget proposal as a people-focused plan that reflects the administration’s commitment to inclusive growth and improved living standards. He expressed confidence that the legislature would support the proposal in the interest of the state’s long-term development and stability.