Says Gov. Fubara Should Account For The 600 Billion Naira Left In Rivers Account
In a recent interview, Rt Hon Martins Amaewhule, Speaker of the Rivers House of Assembly, addressed the urgent financial issues facing government accounts and stressed the need to confront the problems affecting public services in Rivers State, especially in education and infrastructure.
Amaewhule revealed that “as at the time Administrator Ibas left, he kept over ₦600 billion in Rivers State’s account.” This statement highlights a major contradiction: despite having large sums remaining, essential sectors like education are still severely underfunded and overlooked.
He pointed out the poor conditions of public schools, especially primary and secondary schools in both urban and rural areas.
“The reality is that children are still forced to learn in classrooms without roofs, chairs, doors, or working facilities,” Amaewhule said, noting that some teachers have to teach multiple classes at once because of severe staffing shortages.
The Speaker stressed that the state’s executive council must act quickly to fix these systemic issues. He called for stronger oversight measures, including summoning relevant ministry officials to explain mismanagement of funds and making sure that budget allocations reach those who need them.
Lawmakers have warned that ignoring public schools could lead to serious long-term effects on the state’s ability to develop its human capital. They urged that the ₦600 billion in the accounts be used strategically to repair schools, hire more teachers, and address other critical needs.
