The Rivers State Executive Council has approved the review
of the 2020 Budget in line with the present economic realities occasioned by
the coronavirus pandemic.
Accordingly, the State’s 2020 Budget has been reviewed by 48
percent from N530,813,357,619.00 Billion to N300,370,071,183.00 Billion.
The State Commissioner for Finance and Supervisory
Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Isaac Kamalu announced this
while briefing newsmen after the State Executive Council meeting, presided over
by the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike at the Government House, Port
Harcourt.
Kamalu stated that; “The State Executive Council also gave
approval for the review of the 2020 Medium Term Expenditure Framework,
accommodating a downsizing of the budget.
“The decision was taken in consideration of all necessary
parameters geared towards offering the state purposeful service and effective
leadership.”
The State Executive Council also approved the commencement
of a free transportation scheme in Port Harcourt amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
State Commissioner for Transport, Soni Ejekwu said the
Council approved the Free Bus Scheme with a fleet of 28 Luxury Buses to convey
commuters free of charge during this COVID-19 period.
“The Scheme which would start from Monday, June 1, 2020, is
part of measures introduced by the government to ameliorate the sufferings
faced by those living and doing business in the state.
“The Free Buses would convey commuters in Obio/Akpor, Port
Harcourt, Eleme and Oyigbo Local Government Areas,” he said.
The Commissioner also stated that wearing of facemasks would
be a compulsory requirement for any commuter who would want to enjoy the free
service.
Earlier, the State Commissioner for Information and
Communications, Paulinus Nsirim announced the setting up of an Executive
Council Committee to work out modalities that would outline conditions to be
met by those who intend to bury their loved ones during this period.
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