The Guardian (Nigeria)

Fubara assures residents of safety, good governance

- From Ann Godwin, Port Harcourt

GSiminalay­i Fubara of Rivers State has asked residents not to panic despite unfolding challenges in the state, assuring that his administra­tion is determined to protect the life and property of residents.

Fubara ga ve the assurance during a solidarity visit by the Family Support Group ( FSG) at the Government House, Port Harcourt, yesterday.

The group comprising Rivers youths, women and men from the three senatorial districts, as well as 23 local councils, were in the Brick House to show their support to the governor.

The governor, who was represente­d by the Head of Rivers State Civil Service, Dr. George Nwaeke, said that the state government is for the youths, women, men and ever y wellmeanin­g Nigerian who wishes the state well.

He assured that his administra­tion would not disappoint their expectatio­ns, assuring that he would deliver good governance and quality services across all sectors.

Fubara said that it was gratifying to see such ebullient youths showing undying interest in government, and were also willing to defend their votes.

The governor explained that so many developmen­t projects have been completed and opened for public use with many others, like the Port Harcourt Ring Road, still actively ongoing.

He stressed the readiness of the administra­tion to flag off constructi­on of phase two of the real Trans- Kalabari Road from Port Harcourt through Tombia to other communitie­s, as well as the Elele- EgbedaOmok­u Road.

Fubara said: "The entire Rivers State stands in affirmatio­n that we won the election fairly, and deserve to serve out our full tenure. There is not going to be anything that will cut short the popular mandate that you all gave to this administra­tion.”

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