president Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally presented a revised budget proposal totaling ₦1.48 trillion for the Rivers State Government to the National Assembly for urgent legislative consideration and passage.The move follows the recent Supreme Court judgment nullifying the 2025 Rivers State budget, a decision that effectively voided the financial roadmap of the state. The court ruling cited constitutional breaches in the budgeting process, leading to an administrative vacuum in fiscal management. In response to this development—and given the ongoing emergency rule in the state—President Tinubu invoked constitutional powers to step in and ensure governance continuity.Breakdown of the Budget Allocation:Infrastructure: ₦324 billionHealth Sector: ₦166 billionEducation: ₦75.6 billionAgriculture: ₦31.4 billionAccording to the President, the budget prioritizes infrastructure rehabilitation, healthcare system strengthening, educational revitalization, and agricultural development—key areas he said are vital for restoring normalcy and boosting the local economy.Tinubu highlighted that the agricultural component of the budget is projected to create at least 6,000 direct and indirect jobs, thereby helping to curb unemployment and revitalize rural economies across the state.Speaking through a formal communication read on the floor of the National Assembly, the President appealed to lawmakers to act swiftly in passing the budget. He emphasized the urgency of the situation, stressing that a prompt response would demonstrate the federal government’s commitment to the welfare and stability of Rivers State.“This budget is designed to address critical needs and restore essential services in Rivers State. I urge this distinguished Assembly to treat this proposal with the urgency it deserves, for the benefit of the good people of Rivers,” Tinubu stated.This development marks a historic moment, as it is the first time a federal budget is being presented on behalf of a sub-national entity under emergency rule since the return to democratic governance in 1999.The Rivers State political crisis, which culminated in the declaration of emergency rule earlier this year, has seen a breakdown of legislative and executive functions in the state. The Supreme Court ruling further complicated the situation by rendering the 2025 fiscal plan null and void, effectively halting government spending and development activities.With this federal intervention, all eyes are now on the National Assembly as Nigerians await the next line of action in one of the country’s most economically and politically strategic states.FrontNaija News will continue to monitor this story and provide updates as they unfold..
