Wike Signs N555b Appropriation Bill Into Law

Rivers State governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has signed into law the 2023 Appropriation Bill N555, 666,987, 238 (Five Hundred and Fifty Five Billion, Six Hundred and Sixty Six Million, Nine Hundred and Eighty Seven Thousand, Two Hundred and Thirty Eight Naira only.)

Governor Wike also gave assent to the Rivers State Child’s Rights Bill No.6 of 2022, which will protect all children in the State from all forms of abuse.

The governor signed the two legal instruments at the Executive Council Chambers of Government House in Port Harcourt on Friday.

On the Rivers State Appropriation Law No. 5 of 2022, governor Wike acknowledged the tireless efforts shown by members of the State House of Assembly in considering the details of the budget within the two weeks of its presentation and expeditiously passing into law.

Such collaboration, he noted is what is always required between the arms of government to achieve the overall goal of government serving the needs of the governed.

“That is why we have always said that it is important to have collaboration between the arms of government for the interest of the state, not for the interest of any particular person or group of persons.”

Governor Wike assured that his administration will leave no stone unturned in implementing the 2023 budget to deliver more infrastructure in the State.