Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has called on residents of the state to put behind them the period of political crisis and work together in consolidating peace and stability.
In a statewide broadcast yesterday, the governor said though the emergency rule had left behind “hard lessons,” Rivers has now returned to normalcy.
“We believe the political crisis is now behind us and that peace and stability have once again returned to Rivers State, though not without the hard lessons learnt from the emergency rule,” he said.
Fubara noted that the immediate task before his administration was to return to governance and development by completing ongoing projects, reviving the economy, and safeguarding the lives and property of citizens.
He urged political leaders, the House of Assembly, and other stakeholders to set aside their differences and work for the collective good of the state.
“We have a duty to ensure that the peace we have all embraced remains permanent in our dear Rivers State,” he added.
The governor expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what he described as his fatherly role in resolving the political impasse and restoring full democratic governance to the state.
“Personally, I will never take Mr. President’s kindness for granted, and for that, I hereby reaffirm my utmost loyalty and eternal gratitude,” Fubara stated.
He also reassured citizens who had expressed concerns during the crisis, saying “nothing has been irretrievably lost,” and that there was still room for reconciliation and inclusiveness in governance.