ABUJA, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)-Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has announced plans to present the 2025 budget to the State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Victor Oko-Jumbo.
Governor Fubara emphasized the state government’s commitment to working closely with the Assembly to enhance the lives of Rivers residents.
He highlighted the strong partnership between the executive and legislative branches, as seen in the swift screening of nominees and the timely passage of executive bills.
Governor Fubara made the remarks on Saturday at the commissioning of two ultra-modern community town halls and the launch of a tertiary scholarship and empowerment program by Speaker Victor Oko-Jumbo in Akiama and Aganya communities of Bonny Local Government Area.
The governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, shared this in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Sunday.
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.”
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Fubara 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 praised Speaker Victor Oko-Jumbo for his initiatives in establishing the town halls, financially empowering 100 Bonny indigenes, and awarding tertiary scholarships to 30 students from the Bonny area.
In response, Speaker Oko-Jumbo expressed gratitude to the people of Bonny for their support of the 10th Assembly and affirmed his support for the governor.
He emphasized that the Assembly would remain steadfast despite opposition from “enemies of the state” or 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 benefit from upcoming infrastructure 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.”