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Siminalayi Fubara

Siminalayi Fubara

Governor, Rivers State

All Progressives Congress Rivers State

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Amaopusenibo Siminalayi Fubara (born 28 January 1975) is a Nigerian accountant-turned-politician and the Governor of Rivers State since 29 May 2023. Formerly elected under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Fubara governed with a focus on fiscal discipline, infrastructure expansion, and administrative reforms. Following months of political conflict in Rivers State including a state of emergency declared in March 2025 and lifted in September 2025 Fubara consolidated control of the executive branch.

In December 2025, he formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), marking one of the most consequential party realignments in contemporary Rivers State politics.

Education

  1. B.Sc in Accountancy (Rivers State University of Science & Technology)
  2. Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (Enugu State University of Science & Technology)
  3. MBA and M.Sc in Finance (University of Port Harcourt Business School)

Professional Background

  1. Began public service in 2003 as teacher/accountant at Rivers State Post‑Primary Schools Board (Alesa‑Eleme)
  2. Progressed through finance ministry to become Chief Accountant, Director, Permanent Secretary
  3. Served as Rivers State Accountant General from December 2020 to May 2022 before resigning to contest governorship primary
  4. Recognised fellow: Nigerian Institute of Management, Association of National Accountants, Chartered Institute of Taxation


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