Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reaffirmed that education infrastructure will receive top priority in the state’s 2026 budget as part of his administration’s ongoing drive to improve critical sectors.
Speaking on Monday at the 123rd and 124th combined quarterly general meeting of the Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers, held at the Council Secretariat, Governor Fubara said the budget will specifically provide for the refurbishment of public schools currently in deplorable condition. He added that job creation will also feature prominently, following previous budgetary attention given to roads and the health sector.
The Governor stated that his administration’s central vision remains the safety and wellbeing of residents, which he said has restored investor confidence and fostered new economic opportunities in the state.
“Our vision is to ensure that Rivers State is safe. Our vision includes the provision of good health care services, which we are doing; the records are there,” he said.
He highlighted ongoing upgrades across zonal hospitals, including remarkable progress in the Bori facility, and announced that the Omoku and Ahoada Zonal Hospitals will be commissioned before the end of the year, while the Degema Zonal Hospital is now 80% completed.
“We’re not just talking—we’re acting,” Fubara added.
Governor Fubara commended traditional rulers for their sustained support in promoting peace and development, stressing the critical role they play as custodians of community stability. He urged them to remain alert, particularly in boundary communities, and to work closely with local government chairmen and security agencies to safeguard lives and property.
“Thank you for understanding that your role is fatherly. One of the reasons you were selected as leaders is to bridge gaps in times of crisis. Thank you for ensuring that peace reigns in Rivers State,” he stated.