"We'll Continue to Work to Better Lives of Our People – Gov Fubara"

 •As Hanny Woko Urges End To Hostility In Rivers 

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has reiterated commitment of his administration to advancing the well-being of Rivers people, which is why, the Rumuodomaya Fire Service Sub-Station has been revitalised into an efficient and modern facility. 

The Governor assured that with the improved status, the Fire Service Station will offer prompt response to combating fire emergencies in order to safeguard lives and the property of residents of the Rumuodomaya community, Obio/Akpor and environs.

Governor Fubara spoke at the inauguaration of the Rivers State Fire Service Sub-Station at Rumuodomaya in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the State on Friday.

The Governor said he feels so excited to showcase to the world the third Fire Service Station that has been unveiled within the past few days, and initiated to make living safer for Rivers people.

Governor Fubara said: "I feel very happy again to stand before you to showcase, again, one of the things that we have done to show that the interest of our people is most important in our administration. There is nothing I want to say now that I have not said before. When we unveiled the remodelled Headquarters of the Rivers State Fire Service, I did inform you that we have two sub-stations that are attached to that. The Borokiri sub-station that we unveiled yesterday, and this particular one that we are unveiling today. The essence of this project, you already know. We have to safeguard lives of our people and the property of every citizen of Rivers State, which is the primary function of governance."

Chief Woko, who noted that the project will serve to secure lives and property within Rumuodomaya Community and environs, thanked Governor Fubara for demonstrating genuine love to Ikwerre people in particular and Rivers people in general.

He said, "We thank you for continuing governance without minding distractions all over. It's even very important to know that in the heat of the crisis, you are still going about commissioning projects. There are projects lined up for two weeks. You have come to serve Rivers State, and be rest assured that Rivers people will protect this democracy and protect you. There is no pretense about it: the love is organic, and we will make sure we continue to support you."

Chief Woko stated further that Ikwerres are grateful to Rivers people who supported them to serve as governors for 16 unbroken years, stressing that it is only proper that Ikwerre people support other tribes, particularly Governor Fubara, to serve his tenure without truncating it.

He said, "Equity and fairplay demand that we allow our Ijaw Ethnic Group to serve out their tenure. Be rest assured, Your Excellency, that you have the support of the Ikwerre Ethnic Nationality. I want to use this opportunity to call on every reasonable Rivers son and daughter to know, there should be an end to every conflict. Rivers State has been, always, in the news for the negative reasons, and we condemn that."

Chief Woko stated: "We should borrow a leaf from our sister states, like Lagos. The Governors are ruling, and governing their people. There is no friction anywhere. Yes, in human relations, there may be room for friction, there may be room for quarrel, but the most important thing is to put the state first. No personal interest should override that of the collective interest of the state."

Providing the project description, Rivers State Commissioner for Duties, Dr Samuel Anya, said the Rumuodomaya Fire Service Sub-Station was abandoned shortly after it was built by the administration of Chibuike Amaechi, explaining how Governor Fubara ensured the sub-station became functional with the structures rehabilitated, providing 54 offices, staff quarters, brand new fire trucks, and water tank of 45,000 litres.

In his address, Head of Local Government Administration of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, Mr Ichechi Amadi, said the rehabilitated structures and newly purchased fire trucks will motivate personnel and improve their response capacity to fire incidences that had, hitherto, destroyed lives and property worth billions of naira for years.



Signed 


Nelson Chukwudi 

Chief Press Secretary to the Rivers State Governor 

Friday, March 7, 2025.

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