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Rivers Ranks Third In IGR

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4 years ago

November 12, 2021

Rivers State has recorded N57.3billion, representing -11.2 percent to clinch the third position in the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) index of the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for the half-year running from January through June, 2021.
This means that the state dropped by 11.2percent from its record in the last assessment by the Nigeria Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
In the Annual State Viability Index (ASVI) 2020, Rivers ranked second, generating N117,189,729,245.29, representing 58.9per cent of Federation Account Allocation grossing N198,872,359,463.64.
The total revenue generated over the six-month period amounts to N849.2billion, representing an increase of +38.5per cent half-year year-on-year.
A breakdown shows that the North-East generated N42.9billion; North-West N79.1billion; South-Eat N52.2billion; North-Central N133.3billion; South-South N156.2billion; and South-West N385.4billion.
Maintaining the top spot is Lagos with N267.2billion, representing +30.7per cent in the 2021 half-year year-on-year report; and quickly followed in the second place by the FCT, which raked in a cumulative N69.1billion for the same period.
In the ASVI 2020 report, Lagos hit top spot in IGR with N418,988,587,897.11, representing 139.9per cent of FAA, grossing N299,574,277,490.98; while FCT generated N92,059,700,897.42, representing 306.8per cent of gross FAA at N30,003,717,459.53.
Ogun generated N54.8billion, representing increase of +131.5percent; Delta N41.9billion, representing increase of +36.0per cent; Kaduna hit N26.4billion, representing a rise of +81.6per cent; while Oyo generated N25.2billion, representing an increase of +41.7per cent over the period under review.
Between January and June, 2021, Akwa Ibom generated N18.1billion, up +11.6per cent; Ondo hit N17.9billion, up +31.8per cent; Edo got N17.6billion, an increase of +25.9per cent; and Kwara scooped N16.1billion, representing +70.7per cent year-on-year.
While Kano dropped in revenue generation to N15.1billion, representing -14.0per cent; other states such as Cross River got N14.8billion, representing an increase of +83.3per cent; just as Plateau raised its revenue generation capacity to N14.5billion, representing +53.9per cent for the six-month period.
Also, Enugu hit N14.1billion, representing +15.3per cent; Osun got N13.7billion, representing +52.6per cent; Anambra raked in N12.8billion, representing +33.8per cent; while Imo generated N9.99billion, representing +29.2per cent year-on-year record.
Other states that recorded upward revenue swing are Borno, which got N9.81billion, representing an increase of +82.4per cent; Kogi with N9.61billion, representing +29.3per cent; Nasarawa, with N9.50billion, representing +61.1per cent; Bauchi, with N9.47billion representing +64.6per cent; and Jigawa with N9.33billion, representing a dramatic upswing of +210.3per cent, year-on-year account.
Sokoto got N8.41billion, representing +82.9per cent; Zamfara N8.40billion representing +18.6per cent; Niger N7.93billion representing +97.3per cent; Ebonyi N7.75billion representing +22.5per cent; Abia N7.55billion representing +22.0per cent; and Katsina N7.49billion, representing +35.3per cent.
In the same six-month revenue generation profile, Kebbi squeezed in N7.66billion representing +67.2per cent; Benue N6.71billion representing +25.5per cent; Ekiti N6.59billion representing +105.5per cent; Bayelsa N6.42billion representing +19.1per cent; Adamawa N6.09billion representing +62.3per cent; Gombe N5.44billion representing +43.6per cent; Taraba N4.77billion representing +17.6per cent; and Yobe N4.03billion representing +2.7per cent.
Statistics reveal that only two states: Rivers and Kano recorded drop in revenue generation with the six-month period; while 34 states and FCT witnessed increase in generation capacity.

By: Nelson Chukwudi

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HoS Hails Fubara Over Provision of Accommodation for Permanent Secretaries

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5 days ago

February 2, 2026

The Tide

The Head of Service (HoS) of Rivers State, Dr. Mrs. Inyingi S. I. Brown, has commended Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, for approving befitting accommodation for Permanent Secretaries in the state.

This commendation was contained in a press release made available to newsmen in Port Harcourt.

According to the Head of Service, Governor Fubara has continued to demonstrate uncommon commitment to the welfare of civil servants in Rivers State, stressing that such gestures underscore his people-oriented leadership style. She urged civil servants across the state to remain supportive of the governor’s administration in order to sustain good governance and effective public service delivery.

Speaking on behalf of the Body of Permanent Secretaries, Dr. Brown congratulated Governor Fubara on the occasion of his 51st birthday, describing him as “a Governor who leads by serving.”

She further praised the governor’s service-driven and people-centred leadership approach, noting that it has significantly contributed to institutional stability and improved efficiency within the state’s public service. Special appreciation was expressed for the approval of a befitting accommodation complex for Permanent Secretaries, which she said reflects the governor’s commitment to staff welfare and enhanced productivity.

As part of activities to mark the governor’s birthday, the Body of Permanent Secretaries announced the sponsorship of 329 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) forms for indigent students across the state.

A breakdown of the initiative shows that 319 forms will be distributed across the 319 political wards in Rivers State, while five forms are allocated to non-indigenes and five forms to persons living with disabilities.

Interested applicants are advised to contact the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, for further details.

The Body of Permanent Secretaries wished Governor Fubara continued good health, divine wisdom, and greater accomplishments in his service to the people of Rivers State.

By John Bibor

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Allegation of Disrespect to President Tinubu Unfounded — Rivers Government

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5 days ago

February 2, 2026

The Tide

The attention of the Rivers State Government has been drawn to a statement credited to an acclaimed Rivers State chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), purportedly authored by one Bestman Innocent Amadi, alleging that the Governor of Rivers State, His Excellency Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, removed the official portrait of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, from the Government House, Port Harcourt.

For the avoidance of doubt, the Rivers State Government wishes to categorically state that there is no policy, directive, or intention on the part of the government or the Governor that disrespects the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria or undermines the authority of the Federal Government.

On the contrary, the Rivers State Government, under the leadership of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, currently enjoys a robust, cordial, and collaborative relationship with the Federal Government, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the Renewed Hope Agenda—a partnership that is already yielding positive and tangible benefits for the people of Rivers State.

Consequently, the insinuation that the Governor acted out of “ingratitude” or “disrespect” is misleading, irresponsible, inflammatory, and entirely unsupported by verifiable facts, and should therefore be disregarded by the public.

It is regrettable that a body expected to promote youth unity, peace, and responsible engagement would resort to incendiary language, personal attacks, and unsubstantiated claims capable of overheating the polity at a time when Rivers State requires calm, dialogue, and mature leadership.

The Rivers State Government therefore calls on well-meaning members of the public, particularly its esteemed and hardworking youths, to disregard and dissociate themselves from individuals or groups bent on advancing divisive rhetoric and falsehoods for political purposes.

Rivers State belongs to all of us. Political differences must never be allowed to override truth, civility, peace, and the collective pursuit of progress.

Members of the public are further urged to remain vigilant and avoid lending credence to inflammatory statements or the activities of fifth columnists pursuing dubious agendas aimed at sowing discord.

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Rivers Government Dismisses Allegations of Disrespect to President Tinubu

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5 days ago

February 2, 2026

The Tide

The Rivers State Government has dismissed as unfounded and misleading allegations that Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara removed the official portrait of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu from the Government House in Port Harcourt.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, the state government reacted to claims credited to an acclaimed Rivers State chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), describing the allegation as false, irresponsible, and unsupported by any verifiable facts.

The government clarified that it has no policy, directive, or intention that disrespects the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria or undermines the authority of the Federal Government. It emphasized that Governor Fubara maintains a cordial, respectful, and collaborative relationship with President Tinubu and the Federal Government.

According to the statement, the relationship between Rivers State and the Federal Government has grown stronger under the Renewed Hope Agenda, with tangible benefits and positive impacts already being felt by residents of the state.

The Rivers State Government described insinuations that the governor acted out of “ingratitude” or “disrespect” as deliberately provocative, noting that such claims are capable of misleading the public and unnecessarily heating up the polity.

It further expressed concern that an organization expected to promote youth unity and peace would engage in what it termed incendiary language, personal attacks, and unsubstantiated accusations at a time when the state requires calm, dialogue, and responsible leadership.

The government called on well-meaning members of the public, especially the youths of Rivers State, to disregard the claims and dissociate themselves from individuals or groups spreading divisive rhetoric and falsehoods for political purposes.

Reaffirming its commitment to peace, unity, and progress, the state government stressed that political differences must never be allowed to override truth, civility, and the collective interest of the people.

Members of the public were also urged to remain vigilant and not give attention to inflammatory statements or individuals described as fifth columnists bent on causing division within the state.