Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has disclosed that the state government’s account balance increased by over ₦300 billion during the period he was suspended from office under the emergency rule imposed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Fubara made the disclosure on Wednesday while speaking at the commissioning of the Obodhi–Ozochi road and bridge project linking Ahoada East and Ahoada West Local Government Areas of the state.
According to the governor, there was about ₦300 billion in the state’s coffers when President Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State in March, which led to the suspension of Fubara, his deputy Ngozi Odu, and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly for a six-month period.
“I left about ₦300 billion in the state account before the emergency rule,” Fubara said. “When I resumed office in September, I met about ₦600 billion in the state coffers.”
The governor described the development as evidence of financial discipline and continuity in governance, stressing that public funds were not mismanaged during the period of emergency administration.
Fubara also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and infrastructure development, noting that the Obodhi–Ozochi road and bridge project would significantly improve economic activities and ease transportation for residents of the affected communities.
He urged the people of Rivers State to remain united and focused on development, adding that his government would continue to prioritize projects that directly impact the lives of citizens across the state.
The emergency rule in Rivers State, declared amid political tensions, was lifted after six months, paving the way for the reinstatement of the elected executive and legislative arms of government.
