Sir Siminalayi Fubara

Happy New Month.

Happy Children's Day.

As Muslims across our nation celebrate Eid al-Adha, I extend warm wishes to all faithful for a peaceful and joyous celebration.

May this season of sacrifice, faith and love strengthen our unity and bring blessings to every home.

Eid Mubarak.

Yesterday, I inspected the extent of the ongoing work at the State Secretariat Complex and I was impressed with the quality and pace of work.

The rate of work indicates that by the first quarter of 2027 the job will be fully delivered. As earlier promised, I assure our people that every ongoing project initiated by me in the State will be completed by the grace of God.

Today, we inspected the ongoing Ipo-Igwuruta/Airport road project and we were impressed with the work so far done. The road was conceived in response to repeated disruptions along the airport road by agitated community members over certain issues in the past. Considering the effect, we embarked on the project in December and today it is already at an advanced stage of completion.

We are determined to ensure that every project embarked upon by our administration is completed in due time as we will continue to put the interest of Rivers people first.

Happy Workers' Day.

Today, I inspected the ongoing construction of the 25-unit six-bedroom flats being built for Commissioners and Special Advisers.

Our administration's intent is to cut rental costs for senior government officials and improve their productivity as well as enhance their security.

Considering the pace of work by the contractors, we are hopeful of completing the project within the stipulated timeframe. This will enable us to commission the housing project by November.

Today, l inspected the new Creek Road Market in Old Port Harcourt township and I am pleased with the steady progress recorded at the project site.

This project is a deliberate step we are taking to provide safe, organised and dignified trading environment for our people, while also creating the necessary space for the ongoing construction of internal road networks that will improve access and mobility within the area.

I was honoured to host and address our revered traditional rulers at the Southern Traditional Rulers Council Roundtable in Port Harcourt. I affirmed, “our beloved Rivers State is peaceful and always ready to host engagements that promote unity and development.”

Together, we must remain committed to strengthening southern unity by fostering peace and advancing the collective progress of our people and the nation under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Yesterday, I joined the good people of Opobo Kingdom and Rivers State to pay tribute to our revered monarch, Amanyanabo of Opobo Kingdom, King Dandeson Douglas Jaja, Jeki V who transited at the age of 83.

At the funeral service, we reflected on his life and legacy. He lived an honourable life marked by calmness and dignity even in the face of adversity, he lived a life worthy of emulation.

We will forever remember him for his mien, composure and fatherly leadership. During his proactive reign, the Kingdom graced the state with eminent citizens including a deputy governor and a governor.

Our condolences go to the members of the bereaved royal family as we urge them to continue to value the importance of unity and personal industry.