Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has presented the 2025 budget proposal to the Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Honorable Victor Oko Jumbo as the Speaker.

The presentation marks Governor Fubara’s second budget presentation since assuming office in May 2023.

The speaker had read a letter from the executive, requesting permission to present the bill.

Last year, Governor Fubara presented his inaugural budget to a four-member Assembly led by Edison Ehie, who was recognized as Speaker by a State High Court.

The state legislature has two factions, one loyal to the governor and another loyal to the minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT .