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The Mayor of Port Harcourt City Local Government Area, Sir (Hon.) Allwell Ihunda , DSSRS, JP, has officially signed the 2026 Appropriation Bill totaling β¦19,976,673,468.56 into law. The signing followed the consideration, passage, and subsequent presentation of the bill by the 10th Legislative Council of Port Harcourt City Local Government Area to the Mayor at executive chamber in the Council Secretariat.
Presenting the bill to the Mayor on Friday, 13th March 2026, the Leader of the 10th Legislative Council, Hon. Noble Hanachor Orlu, stated that the Legislative Arm thoroughly scrutinized the proposed budget to ensure transparency, accountability, and alignment with the developmental needs of the local government. He noted that after a careful review, the legislative Council was satisfied with the provisions of the budget and therefore granted it accelerated consideration and passage in view of its importance to the growth and development of Port Harcourt City.
While signing the bill into law, the Mayor expressed appreciation to the Leader and members of the Legislative Council for their diligence, cooperation, and commitment to the progress of Port Harcourt City Local Government Area.
Speaking on the significance of the budget, the Mayor thanked the Legislative Council for their prompt consideration and approval of the 2026 Appropriation Bill, noting that the gesture reflects the strong synergy between both arms of government. He assured that the Executive Arm would continue to collaborate closely with the Legislature to ensure the effective implementation of the budget for the benefit of residents across all wards of the local government area.
The Mayor emphasized that the provisions of the budget, particularly those aimed at improving the welfare of the people and enhancing development at the grassroots, would be fully implemented. He also reaffirmed his administrationβs commitment to staff welfare and the prompt payment of staff entitlements as captured in the budget, while appreciating the continued support of the people of Port Harcourt City towards the smooth running of the administration.
Describing the 2026 budget as the βπ½πͺππππ© π€π πΎπ€π£π¨π€π‘ππππ©ππ€π£ ππ£π ππ’π₯πππ©ππͺπ‘ ππ€π«ππ§π£ππ£ππ,β the Mayor expressed optimism that the programmes and projects outlined in the fiscal plan would make meaningful impact across all wards within the year. He reiterated his administrationβs determination, by the grace of God, to deliver on the promises contained in the budget and further strengthen development in Port Harcourt City Local Government Area.
It would be recalled that the Mayor had earlier, on Tuesday, 10th February 2026, presented the 2026 Appropriation Bill to the 10th Legislative Council of Port Harcourt City Local Government Area.
Those present at the signing ceremony included the Leader of the 10th Legislative Council, Hon. Noble Hanachor Orlu; the Chief Whip, Hon. Rowland Elikwu; and the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly. Others were the Council Secretary, Hon. Engr. Dennis Ejekwu; the Chief of Staff, Hon. Glory Oparaodu; the Head of Local Government Administration (HLGA), Chief Barr. Chike Nmerukini; the Head of Personnel Management (HPM); the Council Treasurer; Directors of various departments; Supervisors; and other political appointees of the Mayor.
Signed:
Boyle Gift Ike
Chief Press Secretary,
Port Harcourt City Local Government.
