I won’t surrender to intimidation, blackmail – Fubara barks

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara says no level of intimidation and sabotage will make him abandon the mandate handed to him by the people to serve, protect and advance the fortunes of the state.

Fubara reaffirmed his commitment to serve with humility, sincerity of purpose and accountability as he declared open the 115 and 116 combined Quarterly General Meeting of Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers in Port Harcourt on Thursday.

The governor stated, “Although these are trying times, let us not forget that Rivers State is our collective inheritance, presently under my watch, to protect, defend and advance it as the Governor.

“I assure you that I will not fail in this responsibility nor will I surrender our mandate and progress to intimidation, blackmail and deliberate sabotage.

“I reaffirm my earlier statement and recommit myself to the path of peace as there is nothing to gain in a state of needless crisis.”

Fubara said drastic measures would be taken to strengthen education, health care and social services across the state so that no part, including the rural areas, would be left behind.

The governor said the 2024 budget of the state would prioritize and provide sufficient funding to create universal access to affordable and quality education and health care services in Rivers State.

“We will also take deliberate steps to unlock the entrepreneurial spirit among our teeming unemployed youths through viable initiatives on skills development, entrepreneurship training and targeted investments in commercial agriculture.”

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