Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has pledged to work harmoniously with the Rivers State House of Assembly to recover lost ground and accelerate the advancement of social and economic development of the state.
In a statewide broadcast, Governor Fubara described the period of emergency as one of the most challenging moments for the state.
He said his decision not to contest the presidential declaration was guided by a conviction that no sacrifice was too great for peace in Rivers State.
“The President graciously brokered peace during this period, and we all accepted it, though not without the hard lessons learnt during the emergency rule,” he said.
He added that the responsibility now lies with leaders to put aside personal interests and pursue the common good.
Governor Fubara expressed deep appreciation to President Bola Tinubu for what he described as a “fatherly intervention” that restored full democratic governance to Rivers State.