Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said the poor condition of public schools in the state did not begin under his administration, insisting the challenge existed long before he assumed office.
The governor was reacting to concerns raised by the State House of Assembly, which recently described the state of public primary and secondary schools as deplorable and urged the government to begin urgent repairs.
Speaking on Monday during the 123rd/124th combined quarterly meeting of the Rivers State Traditional Rulers Council in Port Harcourt, Governor Fubara said his administration has remained focused despite the prolonged political crisis in the state. He noted that more progress would have been recorded if not for the disruptions caused by the crisis. 
Fubara assured the council that his government is committed to fixing the problems in the education sector. He said the 2026 budget will prioritise investments in schools and address long-standing infrastructural gaps.
The governor also disclosed that new staff will be recruited based on the actual manpower needs of the state, adding that the administration is restructuring its workforce to improve service delivery.
Fubara further stated that since the lifting of the emergency rule, more investors have begun showing interest in doing business in Rivers State, a development he described as a positive sign for the state’s economic growth.
