The Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral (Rtd) Ibok Ete Ekwe Ibas, has announced that the 2025 appropriation bill is being developed to address critical areas such as healthcare, education, agriculture, and infrastructure and will be presented soonest.
He emphasized that the budget will also focus on job creation and technological advancement to improve public services and economic growth in the state.
Vice Admiral Ibas made these remarks on Thursday while hosting a delegation of the Rivers State caucus at the National Assembly, led by Dr. Barinada Mpigi, Senator representing Rivers South-East District, at Government House, Port Harcourt.
The delegation included: Senator Allwell Onyesoh, Hon. Kingsley Chinda (Minority Leader, House of Representatives), Hon. Dumnamene Dekor, Hon. Solomon Bob, Hon. Cyril, Godwin Hart, Hon. Blessing Amadi, Hon. Felix Nwaeke, Hon. Kelechi Nwogu, Hon. Victor Obuzor.
Vice Admiral Ibas noted that the finalized budget will prioritize: Job creation Investment in agriculture, infrastructure, and technology Economic stability and development.
He sought the support of Rivers lawmakers in the National Assembly to secure resources and legislative backing for his administration’s initiatives.