2017 Rivers State budget
| Submitted | 28 December 2016 |
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| Submitted by | Ezenwo Nyesom Wike |
| Submitted to | 8th Rivers State House of Assembly |
| Party | Rivers State People's Democratic Party |
| Total revenue | ₦470 billion (estimated) |
| Total expenditures | ₦470 billion (requested) |
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The 2017 Rivers State budget was the financial statement of the Rivers State government presenting its proposed revenues and spending for the 2017 fiscal year. It was named the Golden Jubilee Budget for Accelerated Development to mark the state's 50th anniversary in 2017. It was presented before the House on 28 December 2016 by Governor Ezenwo Nyesom Wike. This was Governor Wike's second budget submitted as governor.
The budget was approved by the House of Assembly on 30 December 2016 and signed into law by the governor on 13 January 2017. During the signing ceremony, Governor Wike expressed his gratitude for its quick passage, and thanked the legislators for supporting the Executive to provide basic infrastructure to Riverians.