He disclosed that before the period of emergency rule, over ₦300 billion was reserved in the state’s accounts, adding that he met about ₦600 billion on his return.

Fubara assured that within six months, his administration would present verifiable records showing how public funds are being deployed.

The Governor spoke during the commissioning of the 14.2-kilometre Obodhi–Ozochi Road linking communities in Ahoada East and Ahoada West Local Government Areas.

Fubara dismissed claims of financial mismanagement, attributing them to his preference for executing projects without elaborate public flag-off ceremonies. He noted that several projects are ongoing across the state.

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He explained that the road project, initiated under his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, was expanded by an additional 4.2 kilometres due to its importance, bringing its total length to 14.2 kilometres, and added that the construction of internal roads in the community has been approved.

The Governor charged Edison Ehie to convert the turnout at the commissioning into sustained political support for President Bola Tinubu, stressing that visible infrastructure development reflects responsible and transparent governance.

Source: Channels

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Ibas disclosed this while answering questions from newsmen through his Senior Special Adviser on Media, Hector Igbikiowubu, saying it was understandable that, having been away from the business of legislation for a while, the lawmakers were merely trying to make an effort to discharge their functions.

Ibas, who left office after President Bola Tinubu lifted emergency rule in the oil-rich state, said any probe targeting his administration would amount to probing the President and the National Assembly that appointed and supervised him.

Recall that the Rivers State House of Assembly, presided over by the Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, during its first plenary after the end of emergency rule,  said it would investigate the state expenditure during the six months of emergency rule.

According to the resolutions of the House, “To explore the process of knowing what transpired during the emergency rule with regard to spending from the consolidated revenue fund for the award of contracts and other expenditure.”

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According to an analysis of FAAC data from the National Bureau of Statistics and other sources, Rivers State received at least N254.37bn from the Federation Account Allocation Committee during the tenure of the sole administrator.

The data show Rivers took home N44.66bn in March, N44.42bn in April, N42.80bn in May and N42.30bn in June, according to NBS.

Source: Punch

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Ibas stated this during a Public Lecture titled ‘Good Governance and Democratic Dividends’ delivered by Prof. Abiodun Amuda-Kanmike, SAN, as part of the transition activities held in Government House, Port Harcourt.

Ibas thanked the people of the State for the support and cooperation given to him as the State Administrator, insisting that he has achieved the presidential mandate given to him to restore peace and security in Rivers

Ibas stated that the public lecture was more than an intellectual exercise, describing it as a covenant renewal with the people of Rivers.

The Administrator stated, “As a nation, our democracy must deliver, and that governance must always be rooted in service.

“Standing before you, we feel with gratitude and humility; gratitude for the support you gave me as your administrator and humility that I was called to serve in such a defining moment in the history of this great state.

He continued, “Most significantly was the peacefully conducted local government council elections restored democratic governance to the grassroots, the level of government closest to the people. Emergency rule was never a choice; it was a necessity brought upon us by insecurity, political impasse, and breakdown of trust.

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He further said, “Rivers State has been stabilised under extraordinary circumstances; much remains to be done. The foundations have been laid.

Earlier in his goodwill message, Secretary to the Rivers State Government, Prof. Ibibia Worika, said the lecture came at a defining moment of a transition to democratic governance, even as he commended Rivers people for their support and cooperation with the interim administration.

The Guest Lecturer, remarked that as the Ibas-led administration is transiting, it should serve as a period of sober reflection, saying, ” The case of Rivers should be an example for other states in the country.”

Source: Punch

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This is aimed at addressing the persistent challenge of indiscriminate waste disposal in the state.

The Sole Administrator charged the newly appointed members to embrace a disciplined and holistic approach to waste management.

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Speaking at the ceremony, Ibas highlighted the health risks posed by poor sanitation and urged the board to take proactive steps in ensuring cleaner and safer environments across the state.

In addition to the RIWAMA board, chairmen and members of six other state agencies were also inaugurated during the event.

Source: Channels

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Ibas made this known in Abuja while defending the budget before the House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee on Rivers State Oversight.

According to him, the proposed budget aligns with the strategic objectives of the River State Development Plan 2017-2027.

He also noted that the proposal presents a strategic and integrated framework designed to raise revenues and accelerate infrastructure development, enhance human capital, and promote inclusive economic growth across all sectors.

He, however, accused some suspected Rivers State officials of failure to provide the administration with useful information required to prepare the budget proposal.

Ibas added that some state officials withheld critical information required to ensure a more complete capture of those expenditures at the time of submission of the budget estimates.

The budget, totalling ₦1.48tn in expenditure with a projected ₦1.4tn in revenue, was transmitted to the National Assembly following presidential approval after the Supreme Court ruled on the legality of the Rivers State 2025 appropriation process.

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