The Rivers State House of Assembly has adjourned debate on a request by Governor Siminalayi Fubara for approval of the state’s Medium Term Expenditure Framework for 2026-2028.
The governor’s request was presented in plenary when the Assembly resumed sitting to consider his letter, it was reported.
The MTFE is an important fiscal planning document that provides projections for government expenditure, revenue expectations and economic priorities over three years. It also serves as a foundation for annual budget proposals.
“The last MTEF that was considered by the House was submitted in 2022 by the previous administration when the House was in session,” said Speaker Martin Amaewhule.
Amaewhule said the new framework should have been rolled out in September 2025 in line with budgetary timelines.
But he said the Assembly would proceed with its consideration in the overall interest of Rivers State and its residents.
After a motion to postpone debate on the document, lawmakers agreed to delay further consideration.
The House then adjourned plenary.
The Assembly will reconvene on June 26 to continue its consideration of the MTEF.
The document is viewed as key to the drafting and presentation of the 2026 appropriation bill.
The move comes amid continuing efforts to stabilise relations between the executive and the legislature after years of disagreements over budget-related issues in the state.
