Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has assured residents of renewed focus on peace, unity, and development as the state emerges from six months of emergency rule.
In a broadcast on Friday, the Governor reflected on the political turbulence that led President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to impose emergency rule on March 18, 2025.
He described the period as “difficult but necessary” and said his administration chose cooperation over confrontation for the sake of peace.
“No sacrifice is too great to secure the peace, stability, and progress of Rivers State,” Fubara declared.
He thanked President Tinubu for mediating reconciliation between him, Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, and the Rivers State House of Assembly.
Governor Fubara also commended the National Assembly, traditional rulers, civil society, and citizens for supporting the state through the crisis.
According to Fubara, the renewed peace provides an opportunity to “recover lost grounds” and accelerate governance. He pledged to complete stalled projects, boost the economy, improve healthcare and education, and work with the Assembly to deliver inclusive development.
Addressing concerns about lasting peace, the Governor urged Rivers people to remain patient and united. “The costliest peace is still cheaper than the cheapest war,” he reminded.
Calling for an end to political and ethnic divisions, Fubara said Rivers’ diversity must be seen as a strength rather than a weakness. “We must rise above bitterness and channel our energies into building a peaceful and prosperous state for all,” he added.
