'Rivers State Is Very Peaceful' - Governor Fubara
Fubara noted that it was important that Nigerians know of the uninterrupted peaceful atmosphere in the State because the people are going about their normal activities, while governance was thriving
Joy Kalu 
Governor Siminalayi Fubara has emphasised that Rivers State remains peaceful, contrary to insinuations of widespread crisis and an atmosphere of fear and tension.
Governor Fubara made this clarification while inspecting the Omodu-Eberi-Omuma Road in Omuma Local Government Area of the state on Thursday, June 20, 2024.
Speaking at Egbelu Junction in Omuma during the inspection, Fubara stated that government activities are functioning normally and residents are going about their legitimate businesses without hindrance.
Fubara clarified: “And to also tell Nigerians that Rivers State is peaceful. You can see that we are moving about inspecting projects as against what you see on the screens of your television sets that police are everywhere, that we don’t move about anymore, and that Rivers State is under siege.
“We are not under siege. Our State is free and peaceful. If at all there is any problem in any part of the State, I know quite well that Nigerians know where the problem is coming from, not from us."
He added that the inspection of projects was intended to correct any erroneous impressions about the state’s condition.
The governor also mentioned that the road project, initially planned to be eight kilometres and commissioned as part of the first anniversary celebrations, had to be extended by 14.6 kilometres to link the neighbouring Abia State.
