Siminalayi Fubara

His Excellency
Siminalayi Fubara
DSSRS, FCA
17th Governor of Rivers State
Assumed office
29 May 2023
on suspension since 18 March 2025
DeputyNgozi Odu
Preceded byEzenwo Wike
Succeeded byIbok Ekwe Ibas (as sole administrator)
Accountant General of Rivers State
In office
December 2020  May 2022
GovernorEzenwo Wike
Personal details
Born (1975-01-28) 28 January 1975
CitizenshipNigeria
NationalityNigerian
Political partyPeople's Democratic Party
SpouseLady Valerie Fubara
Education
  • B.Sc in Accountancy
  • Masters in Business Administration (MBA)
  • M.Sc in Finance
Alma mater
Occupation
  • Accountant
  • Politician

Sir Amaopusenibo Siminalayi Fubara- (born 28 January 1975) is a Nigerian accountant and politician who has served as the governor of Rivers State since 2023. He previously served as accountant general of Rivers State from 2020 to 2022. He was suspended by President Bola Tinubu on 18 March 2025 alongside his deputy and all state legislators over unmanaged crisis in his state.

Fubara is an ethnic Ibani-Ijaw, and was born in Opobo Town in the Opobo/Nkoro Local Government Area of Rivers State.