Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara, joined a group of fellow governors on Monday to console Akwa Ibom’s Governor Umo Eno over the recent loss of his wife, Pastor Patience Umo Eno. Alongside Fubara were Governors AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq (Kwara), Godwin Obaseki (Edo), Bala Mohammed (Bauchi), Seyi Makinde (Oyo), Douye Diri (Bayelsa), and Ahmadu Fintiri (Adamawa). Governor…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has stated that he will not reconcile with Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State, despite efforts by President Bola Tinubu and other stakeholders to resolve the crisis between them. Wike, who marked his one year in office as FCT Minister, emphasized that he is focused on…
…Promises To Implement New Minimum Wage. Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has disclosed that the State Government now pays ₦2bn monthly to offset the backlog of pension and gratuity to retired civil servants. Speaking during the 2024 Rivers State Civil Service Week, themed: ‘Building Resilient Education for Increased Access to inclusive Lifelong Quality and…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reassured the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees that he is not leaving the party, contrary to speculation. He made this clarification during a visit from the PDP Board of Trustees, led by Chairman Senator Adolphus Wabara, at Government House in Port Harcourt. Governor Fubara expressed his gratitude…
… Sets New Healthcare Funding Benchmark. Governor Siminalayi Fubara, has approved over N300 million in grants for 389 resident doctors in the state’s civil service. This funding, covering two consecutive years—2023 and 2024—ensures that each doctor receives between N800,000 and N900,000 annually. The move marks a major milestone in healthcare funding as residency grants have…
Governor Siminalayi Fubara, River State Governor, has reassured residents of his commitment to improving their living conditions despite the current harsh economic realities that have sparked nationwide protests. Speaking at the Government House in Port Harcourt, Governor Fubara addressed a group of #EndBadGovernance protesters, acknowledging their grievances and urging them to remain peaceful. He emphasized…
… Working To Cushion Hardship Through Policies. Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has charged the people of the State not to embark on the planned nationwide protest as it may not be the best option to the current economic situation in the country. Governor Fubara gave the charge while addressing youths under the aegis…
The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has directed the immediate promotion of teachers under the employment of the government in all the senior secondary schools in the state. Governor Fubara said this while inaugurating the Chairmen and four members each, for the Senior Secondary Schools and Universal Basic Education Boards at the government house in…
The Martin-Amaewhule-led Rivers State House of Assembly has shut all expenditure by the Rivers State Government from the Consolidated Revenue Fund until Governor Sim Fubara presents the 2024 budget to the House for passage. They reached the decision during plenary on Monday in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. This is coming after the ultimatum…
…Inaugurates PHCCIMA Permanent Complex Governor Siminialayi Fubara Has reaffirmed his commitment to transforming Rivers State into an economic powerhouse through industrialization, support for small and micro enterprises, and the development of critical infrastructure. Represented by the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Victor Oko-Jumbo, Governor Fubara made this declaration at the…
