The Federal Government of Nigeria has confirmed that the allocation of funds intended for Rivers State will now be managed by the state’s Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ette Ibas. This decision comes amid the declaration of a state of emergency in the region by President Bola Tinubu.
The government asserts that the emergency measures are crucial to maintaining order and stability in the area. The move is expected to centralize financial management under the oversight of the appointed administrator to address specific challenges faced within the state.
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