Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has announced a state broadcast for 6 p.m. today, following his return to office after the lifting of the emergency rule in the state.
Naijaonpoint reports that the governor disclosed this shortly after arriving at the Government House in Port Harcourt on Friday, where he was greeted by a massive crowd of supporters.
Fubara described the turnout as overwhelming and a reaffirmation of the bond between his administration and the people of Rivers State.
He said, “I am humbled by what I saw at the airport. I was also briefed about what happened here yesterday. That reception really humbled me. It shows love, confidence, and solidarity. It is not just a celebration.”
The governor noted that the large crowd of supporters who trooped out to welcome him home demonstrated genuine love and trust in his leadership.
“The massive reception by the number of people who came out to celebrate is a reaffirmation of the bond between this government and the people that we are serving,” he added.
Fubara assured the people that his government would remain committed to policies and programmes that have endeared him to them.
“I want to assure you that we will continue to do those things that have made you people love us. I want to appreciate everyone and to say that we love you,” he said.
The governor explained that his planned broadcast would be used to acknowledge and commend all stakeholders who played key roles in restoring normalcy to the state.
“We are going to address the state officially by 6 p.m., and in that broadcast, every authority that gave support to this normalcy will be properly recognized,” Fubara stated.