I Will Not Surrender To Blackmail – Gov Fubara Blows Hot

The governor of Rivers state, Siminalayi Fubara, has taunted the Minister of the federal capital territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike and others that his administration will not surrender to barefaced blackmail.

According to Fubara, he is committed to consolidating on the gains made in ensuring the peace, advancing good governance, delivering more critical projects, and sustaining the increase in the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) of the State.

Governor Fubara recalled with nostalgia the historic event of 1st October in 1960 with the first Prime Minister of Nigeria, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa raising Nigeria’s much cherished green-white-green flag to signify the independence and freedom gained from the British colonial rule.

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“The vision of our founding fathers at independence was to build a united and secure nation anchored on the values of brotherhood, democracy, justice, and the equality of all peoples, tribes and nations.

“Our leaders, past and present, have kept on doing their best to keep the country together and advance the progress and well-being of the citizens.”

Despite those sacrifices, Governor Fubara said that Nigeria still totters amid diverse challenges, including widespread human insecurity, after 64 years of self-rule. “But, despite the economic hardship and social ills bedevilling our nation and stifling its progress, we still have good reasons to celebrate and be grateful to God as a nation and people.

“We are known all over the world as hardworking, confident and happy people. We are known for our enormous natural and human resources and economic potential. We are also known for our rich cultural diversity – a vibrant nation where different religions, languages and traditions co-exist peacefully.”