We need peace in Rivers for development - Fubara insists

Rivers state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has told the people of the state that only peace can guarantee the sustainable develop of the state.

Fubara, while asking them to maintain the peace, said his administration would not take their love and support of Rivers people for granted.

The governor said he would continue to take cognisance of the collective efforts of all stakeholders to achieve the desired dream of a prosperous state.

A statement signed by Fubara’s Special Assistant, Media, Boniface Onyedi, said the governor spoke at Koniju Town in Okrika at the weekend during the burial of the late Amanyanabo of Koniju Town, His Majesty, King Nelson Atubo Oputibeya XI.

Fubara expressed gratitude over the overwhelming reception accorded him and his entourage by the people of Koniju Town and urged Rivers people.

He said: “When my convoy was stormed by the people, it was the support from the youths, women and everybody, and I was happy. I thank you all for your support. In the spirit of this, I urge you to maintain peace, for it is only when there is peace that the promises we made can be fulfilled.”

The governor commended the people of Wakrike Kingdom, particularly, the traditional rulers, for the prevailing peace in the area and their unwavering support for his administration.

He further announced that the process of the formal gazetting of the Koniju Traditional stool for proper recognition would be made public next week.

Earlier in his welcome remark, the Chairman of the Koniju Town Council of Chiefs, Chief Adokiye Amiesimaka described the governor as a son of Koniju Town and thanked him for honouring the burial of the late monarch.