Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has signed the 2023 appropriation bill of N555.66 billion into law.
This was disclosed by the governor’s spokesperson on media, Kelvin Ebiri, on Friday.
According to him, Wike signed the two legal instruments at the executive council chambers of the government house in Port Harcourt on Friday.
Wike also promised that his administration will do everything possible to carry out the 2023 budget and build more infrastructure for the state.
“That means that we have no choice but to robustly follow the appropriation law in order to tackle most of the challenges that have to do with infrastructure, ” he said.
“We are in December now, so we believe that by January we should start implementing the 2023 appropriation law.
“I’m sure, with the number of projects we are doing, and funds are being provided, we believe by the grace of God, we would have accomplished what we are set out to do.” he said.
