Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has pledged to work closely with the Rivers State House of Assembly to recover lost ground and fast-track the state’s social and economic development.
In a statewide broadcast, Governor Fubara described the period of emergency as one of the most difficult times in Rivers State’s history.
He explained that his choice not to challenge the presidential declaration was driven by his belief that no sacrifice was too great in the pursuit of peace for the state.
“The President graciously brokered peace during this period, and we all accepted it, though not without the hard lessons learnt during the emergency rule,” he said.
Fubara stressed that leaders now carry the responsibility of setting aside personal interests to work for the greater good.
He expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for what he called a “fatherly intervention” that restored full democratic governance to the state.
The governor also acknowledged the contributions of his political leader, former Governor Nyesom Wike, along with the Senate President, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and other stakeholders in maintaining peace.
