Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has pledged a significant boost to the state’s education sector, promising that it will receive the largest allocation in the 2026 budget as part of his administration’s strategic plan to reverse years of decline.
Governor Fubara made the announcement on Monday while opening the 123rd/124th combined quarterly meeting of the Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers in Port Harcourt.
Acknowledging that many schools across the state remain in poor condition, Fubara stressed that the decay did not occur under his watch. “The deterioration predates my administration and was one of the issues highlighted by opponents during the 2023 election campaigns,” he said, emphasizing his commitment to systematic reforms guided by his background in public administration.
On healthcare, Fubara cited ongoing upgrades to zonal hospitals and welfare improvements for healthcare workers as evidence of enhanced service delivery under his leadership.
Regarding employment, he reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to job creation, noting that upcoming recruitments—including 10,000 anticipated openings—will be driven strictly by the needs of the state, without political interference.
The meeting, which marked the third and fourth combined session of the year and the fourth since Fubara assumed office, also provided an opportunity for the governor to commend traditional rulers for their critical role in maintaining peace and resolving political disputes that once threatened stability in Rivers State.
Fubara’s remarks follow a viral video in which Rivers State House of Assembly Speaker Martin Amaewhule criticised the government over the state of school infrastructure and long-standing challenges in teaching and learning.
The governor’s assurance of substantial investment aims to address these concerns and signal a renewed focus on education as a top priority.
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