How Rivers’ N1.854trn 2026 budget gathered supersonic speed in Assembly, signed into law

BusinessDay | 06-09-2026 05:56am |

Rivers State's N1.854 trillion 2026 budget was passed and signed into law within 72 hours, a process described as unusually fast. Governor Fubara praised the new spirit of cooperation in the Assembly. However, the budget excluded a N6 billion subvention for the medical university named after former governor Odili, which was stepped down by lawmakers. The budget's rapid approval has sparked discussions about legislative efficiency and fiscal priorities.

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