3rd Anniversary: Fubara Credit Celebrates the Resilience and Resourcefulness of Rivers People

Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt

Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has credited the achievements of the past three years to the cooperation, resilience, resourcefulness, and entrepreneurial spirit of the state’s people.

He reiterated his commitment to the “Rivers First” mantra, describing it as the guiding philosophy behind the policies and programmes of his administration over the last three years.

Governor Fubara made these remarks yesterday in a goodwill message marking the third anniversary of his administration.

He said that placing the interests of the people above all else and ensuring their well‑being have been his focus for the past thirty‑six months.

Fubara explained that the substantial investments his administration has made in road infrastructure were intended to connect rural communities with urban centres and create economic opportunities for residents.

He noted that the vision of transforming Rivers State into an investment hub guided the execution of signature projects such as the Port Harcourt Ring Road, Trans‑Kalabari Highway, Elele/Umudioga/Egbeda/Ubimini/Ikiri/Omoku Road, and the Ngo‑Atlantic/Oyorokoto Road, among others.

He also revealed that during the period under review, his administration worked diligently to strengthen education and healthcare systems while prioritising peace and security across the state.

Fubara expressed gratitude to the people of the state for entrusting him with the responsibility of leading, declaring that he would never take their trust for granted and would ensure that public funds serve the public good.

“What we have achieved in three years proves that when government and citizens move in the same direction, progress is possible,” he said. “As we mark this anniversary, I renew my commitment to you: to lead with transparency, listen more than I speak, and ensure that every project, every policy, and every naira spent reflects your interests.”

Fubara acknowledged that much work remains and urged the state’s elders, youths, women, traders, teachers, farmers, artisans, and professionals to play their part in building the state.

The governor also congratulated Rivers people and other Nigerians as the nation celebrated 27 years of uninterrupted democratic governance, the longest stretch of civil rule since independence.

He noted that 27 years of unbroken democracy demonstrates that the diverse ethnic and national groups that compose Nigeria can coexist, disagree, and still agree to move forward together.