- Fubara backs Tinubu, calls for policy consistency and sustained reforms
- Governor cites economic recovery and infrastructure progress as key gains
- Traditional rulers urge unity and cooperation across southern Nigeria
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed confidence in the administration of Bola Tinubu, stating that the country remains on a stable trajectory and requires sustained support to consolidate ongoing reforms.
Fubara made the remarks on Saturday while declaring open the meeting of the Southern Traditional Rulers Council in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that addressing traditional rulers from the 17 southern states, the governor acknowledged existing economic and governance challenges but maintained that the current administration had recorded measurable progress.
He pointed to improvements in economic recovery and infrastructure development, including ongoing coastal road projects, as signs of forward movement.
According to him, maintaining policy consistency is critical to sustaining these gains.
“It is not ideal to change the goalpost in the middle of the game,” Fubara said, warning against abrupt shifts in governance direction.
The governor also urged political leaders, traditional institutions and community stakeholders to strengthen collaboration in pursuit of shared development goals.
He said unity remains essential for peace, stability and economic growth across the southern region.
Fubara described the hosting of the monarchs as a reflection of the relative peace and stability in Rivers State, as well as its capacity to host major national engagements.
In his remarks, the Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, who presides over the council, said the meeting was convened to strengthen ties among southern communities and promote peaceful coexistence.
He noted that the region’s cultural diversity, reflected in its numerous dialects, remains a source of unity rather than division.
The monarch said the forum provides an avenue for traditional rulers to deliberate on shared values and address issues affecting their communities.
He added that the council also seeks to complement government efforts in addressing security challenges and advancing economic development.
According to him, although participation in the council is voluntary, the engagement is important for fostering regional cooperation and national progress.
The meeting drew traditional rulers from the South South, South East and South West geopolitical zones, highlighting the role of collective dialogue in addressing challenges across the region.
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