The National Security Adviser, NSA, Nuhu Ribadu, says President Bola Tinubu is pleased with Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s leadership in Rivers State.
Ribadu made the remarks on Monday while leading a presidential delegation, including the Ministers of Works, David Umahi, and Environment, Balarabe Lawal, along with senior officials from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company, NNPC, Limited on a courtesy visit to the Rivers State Government House in Port Harcourt.
He described Rivers State as one of the most peaceful in the country.
On the purpose of their visit, the NSA explained that the delegation was in Rivers State to strengthen ongoing peace efforts in Ogoni land.
He said a “new chapter” was unfolding there and emphasized that Nigeria will become better with transformation beginning in the area.
Ribadu added that President Tinubu specifically asked him to thank Governor Fubara for his leadership and coordination, particularly regarding discussions on the resumption of oil exploration in Ogoni.
He also expressed appreciation to the people of Ogoni for their support, patience, and understanding.
The NSA further commended the state government for providing a campus for the University of Environment and hosting the South-South Zonal Office of the Office of the NSA.
Speaking on the occasion, Minister of Works David Umahi described the Ogoni peace initiative as “strategic to the renewed unity of Nigeria.”
He said President Tinubu has a personal interest in the welfare of the Niger Delta people.
Umahi further assured that all sections of the East–West Road affecting the Niger Delta would be completed to standard and disclosed that the 15-kilometre Eleme axis of the road in Ogoniland includes five flyovers, one of which is being constructed by the Rivers State Government in support of the President’s efforts.
Umahi also revealed that, with presidential approval, designs are underway to dualise the Bonny–Bodo Road from its starting point to the East–West Road, including the construction of two flyovers, while the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway is being redesigned to pass through Ogoniland.
