03/09/2026
RIVERS PROPOSES ₦315 BILLION FOR EDUCATION
Rivers State has proposed ₦315 billion for education in its 2026 Budget of Resilience for Growth and Development.
The allocation is part of the state’s ₦1.854 trillion proposed budget, with the education vote ranking among the largest capital allocations after works and infrastructure.
Earlier, an Online report by PREMIUM TIMES says that “Delta State, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori earmarked N207.27 billion for education” white “Governor Umo Eno’s 2026 budget allocated N94.41 billion to education, the report further revealed..
Whatever the size of the budget, if approved, The investment is expected to support and strengthen educational institutions as well as improve learning infrastructure and services across the state.
It must target classrooms, laboratories, libraries, ICT facilities, school rehabilitation and new infrastructure and the overall well-being of educational development across the state.
Beyond, the investment should aim at improving learning outcomes, examination performance and access to quality education
