Rivers Assembly begins review of Governor Fubara's N1.8tn budget after six-week delay

The Martin Amaewhule-led House gave the budget a second reading during plenary on Tuesday. Deputy Speaker Dumle Maol described the budget as ambitious and the largest in the state's history, urging colleagues to scrutinize allocations for proper utilization. House leader Major Jack moved the motion for the second reading.

Speaker Amaewhule noted that various committees have been dissecting the budget estimates and emphasized the need for detailed legislative scrutiny and oversight. He also called for an investigation into non-governmental organizations and other institutions that received state funding. The House adjourned until September 3.