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Governor Wike Approves Rivers State 2016 Budget (See Photos)

Governor Nyesom Wike giving his assent to the 2016 Rivers State budget
 Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, the Rivers state governor assented to the 2016 budget passed by the state House of Assembly today, December 21.

The governor signed the budget at the executive council chamber of the government house, Port Harcourt in the presence of the leadership of the House, members of the House and members of the State Executive Council.

The state House passed the budget of N307billion sent to it by Governor Wike last week.
In his remarks after giving his assent to the 2016 budget, Wike commended the House for the accelerated consideration given to the budget.
He said with the passage and assent of the budget, his administration can now settle down to focus on the consolidation of the gains attained in the last seven months.
Wike said: “I assure the people of Rivers State that this administration will diligently implement this budget.  We shall complete ongoing budget and initiate new ones for the good of the people.
Wike and Speaker of the House of Assembly, Hon. Dabotorudima Adams at the signing of the 2016 budget
Wike and Speaker of the House of Assembly, Hon. Dabotorudima Adams at the signing of the 2016 budget.
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“I am happy that the Rivers State Executive Council and the State House of Assembly have forged a common front to massively develop the state. We are partners in progress.”
Earlier while presenting the budget to Governor Wike for assent, majority leader, Martins Amaewhule said the budget will help in advancing the course of development in the state.

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