𝐈 𝐦𝐞𝐭 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐍𝟔𝟎𝟎𝐛𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐞 — 𝐅𝐮𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐚

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has disclosed that he met over ₦600 billion in the state’s coffers after the declaration of emergency rule, assuring residents that the funds are being managed prudently despite mounting political tensions.

Governor Fubara made the disclosure while responding to criticisms from some lawmakers and political actors over the management of the state’s finances following the emergency measures imposed on the state.

He stated that claims suggesting financial recklessness or diversion of public funds were false, insisting that the state’s resources remain intact and are being deployed strictly for governance and the welfare of Rivers people.

According to the governor, the funds he inherited were carefully accounted for and have continued to be managed transparently, with priority given to salaries, pensions, infrastructure, healthcare and security across the state.

Fubara noted that the ongoing political disagreements in the state should not be allowed to overshadow governance, stressing that his administration remains focused on service delivery and fiscal responsibility.

He further assured civil servants, contractors and residents that there is no cause for alarm, adding that Rivers State remains financially stable and capable of meeting its obligations.

The governor urged political actors to place the interest of the state above personal or partisan considerations, warning that misinformation could undermine public confidence and investor trust.