Friday, April 4, 2025 - The Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retired) on Thursday, April 3, said that an appropriation bill for 2025 is being articulated to provide for critical development concerns in healthcare delivery, education, agriculture and infrastructure.
The administrator gave the hint when he hosted the
delegation of Rivers State caucus at the National Assembly, led by Senator
Barinada Mpigi, representing Rivers South-East District, at Government House in
Port Harcourt, the state capital.
Those on the delegation included Senator Allwell Onyesoh,
the minority leader of the House of Representatives, Hon. Kingsley Chinda, Hon
Dumnamene Dekor, Hon Solomon Bob, Hon Cyril Godwin Hart, Hon Blessing Amadi,
Hon. Felix Nwaeke, Hon Kelechi Nwogu, and Hon Victor Obuzor.
“In addition
to our peace building efforts, we are also focused on the economic stability
and development of Rivers State.
Since the
Supreme Court verdict on the state’s budget, we have acted swiftly and decided
to put together a new budget that reflects our commitment to healthcare,
education, social services, and continued infrastructural development.
We have
worked diligently to ensure that the process is transparent, inclusive, and
most importantly expedited. Our goal is to ensure that we do not lose any more
time in making the necessary investments that will improve the lives of
citizens.
The budget
which is been finalized focuses on creating job opportunities and investing in
key sectors such as agriculture, infrastructure, and technology. We understand
the urgency of this initiative, and we are committed to ensuring that they are
implemented without delay.”he said
The Administrator noted that to get the task done, the support of the
legislators will be required as key representatives of Rivers State in the
National Assembly.
Those on the delegation included Senator Allwell Onyesoh, the minority
leader of the House of Representatives, Hon. Kingsley Chinda, Hon Dumnamene
Dekor, Hon Solomon Bob, Hon Cyril Godwin Hart, Hon Blessing Amadi, Hon. Felix
Nwaeke, Hon Kelechi Nwogu, and Hon Victor Obuzor.
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