The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd), presented the proposed N1.48 trillion budget for the 2025 fiscal year to the ad-hoc committee of the House of Representatives. This budget aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive, aiming to drive inclusive growth across critical sectors.
Ibas emphasized that the fiscal plan embodies the President’s vision for Rivers State, building upon the Rivers State Development Plan 2017–2027. Priorities include improving internally generated revenue, revitalizing infrastructure, developing human capital, and ensuring equitable economic development.