Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has charged Nigerians to support President Bola Tinubu for a second term in office to enable him to continue the good works he is doing.
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The governor said it is important for the President to implement his “bold, daring and ambitious vision for the inclusive and sustainable development of the country.”
The governor said it is important for the President to implement his “bold, daring and ambitious vision for the inclusive and sustainable development of the country.”
Fubara gave the charge on Thursday while declaring open a meeting of the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
He described Tinubu as a “dedicated and highly patriotic” leader who should be given a second chance, stressing that with him in the saddle, Nigerians can rest assured that the nation is in safe hands.
Fubara recalled the various achievements of the Tinubu administration in the last three years and projected that a lot more would be achieved under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
“If Tinubu is re-elected in 2027, we are all witnesses to the transformation of our battered economy and the ongoing infrastructural revolution, including the remarkable coastal road project in the southern and other parts of the country, in just three years.
“Although challenges remain in certain regions, we all trust in Mr President’s Renewed Hope Agenda and dedication to safeguarding our nation, transforming the economy and delivering equitable development to all regions.
“In football, the saying goes that no coach changes a winning team. Therefore, Nigerians have no choice but to support President Tinubu at this crucial time and work together to re-elect him in 2027 to continue implementing his bold, daring and ambitious vision for the inclusive and sustainable development of our nation,” he said.
Welcoming the royal fathers to the meeting, Fubara said their presence in Port Harcourt is a testament to the fact that Rivers State is peaceful and ready to host high-profile visits, meetings and events, as well as a confirmation of the unity of the people of Southern Nigeria.
He stated, “Although we are ethnically, culturally and linguistically diverse to some extent, the beauty lies in the fact that we are all committed to being part and parcel of an ever-indivisible Nigeria, despite our differences.
“As a region, we have a duty to build our future together and promote the collective interests of our people for a better life, which we can achieve more rapidly through collaboration with the Federal Government.
“Similarly, southern cooperation and solidarity will offer a clearer and more practical pathway for sharing knowledge and ideas, working together to realise the common goals and aspirations of our people for sustainable peace, security and development,” he said.
Fubara, who acknowledged the strategic position of traditional rulers in Nigeria, stated that, being closest to the grassroots, they serve as a link between the people and the government, wielding influence that extends beyond their ceremonial roles.
He praised their commitment to peace and progress in Southern Nigeria and urged them to remain vigilant and focused on pursuing their cultural, economic and political goals for the region and its people.
The governor further charged the traditional rulers to engage in productive discussions that will foster peace, security and progress in Southern Nigeria and the country at large.
The meeting, which had in attendance traditional rulers from the South-South, South-East and South-West zones of Nigeria, was billed to discuss the role of traditional institutions in promoting unity, peace, cohesion and development across Southern Nigeria.
Earlier in his welcome address, Chairman of the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council and Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, restated the objectives behind the formation of the council, with special tribute to the Imo State Governor, Hope Uzondimma, whose state hosted the maiden meeting, and later Ogun and Lagos states, before the turn of Rivers State.
Oba Ogunwusi expressed gratitude to Fubara and the people of the state for their hospitality, adding that the council is blessed with dignitaries drawn from different walks of life, using the Olubadan of Ibadanland and Chairman of Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, as a point of contact.
Other monarchs at the event included Co-Chairman of the council and Obi of Obinugwu, Eze Cletus Ilomuanya and the Chairman of the Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers and the Eze Oha Apara IV and Paramount Ruler of Apara Kingdom, Eze Chike Worlu Wodo, among others.
