Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed appreciation to the good people of the State for the confidence reposed on him as demonstrated by their show of love when he arrived at the Domestic Wing of the Port Harcourt International Airport.
Governor Fubara stated this in Government House, Port Harcourt, today, on hos arrival after the lifting of the State of Emergency Rule by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday the 17th of September 2025.
“I was impressed by what I saw at the airport, I was also briefed, with some photographs of what happened here yesterday. That reception really humbled me, it shows love, confidence and solidarity.
“I want to say that, it is not just the celebration, the massive reception by the number of people who came out to celebrate, but a display or a reaffirmation of the bond between this government and the people that we are serving.
“I want to assure you that we will, by the Grace of God, continue to do those things that have made you people to love us. I want to appreciate everyone and to say that, we love you but God loves you more”, the Governor stated.
The Governor, flanked by his wife, Lady Valerie, and his Deputy, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu, appreciated all that contributed to the success of this day, stressing that he would continue to prioritize the needs of the State.
“We are going to address the State, officially by 6 this evening, and in that State broadcast, every other person, every personality, every authority, that gave support to this normalsy will be properly recognized.”
It would be recalled that a State of Emergency was declared by president Bola Ahamed Tinubu on the 18th of March 2025 and was lifted on Wednesday the 17th of September 2025.
- Kenoye is Correspondent, Government House.
