By The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee overseeing Rivers State has challenged the state government’s plan to allocate N24 billion for Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) in its 2025 budget.
The committee chairman, Julius Ihonbvere, on Monday gave the Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Eke Ibas (retd), 48 hours to provide a detailed breakdown of the major items in the 2025 Appropriation Bill. He also demanded the submission of the 2025-2027 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF), which is constitutionally required before the budget presentation.
This move shows the committee’s insistence on transparency and accountability in the use of public funds, especially for large security-related expenditures. The MTEF is crucial as it outlines the government’s medium-term fiscal strategy and ensures that budget proposals align with broader economic goals.
The Rivers State government has yet to respond publicly to the ultimatum. Observers say the outcome will affect how security infrastructure projects are funded and monitored in the state.
The next steps will depend on the Rivers State administration’s response within the given timeframe and whether the committee will approve or further question the budget proposal.
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