'Rivers Is Safe for Business, Tourism' - Fubara Dismisses Insecurity Claims

Fubara Dismisses Insecurity Claims, Says Rivers Is Safe for Business and Tourism.
Army leadership confirmed the state’s stability during the golf tournament.
The championship attracted participants from several countries, showing confidence in Rivers.

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has condemned what he described as a coordinated campaign of misinformation designed to portray the state as unsafe, insisting that Rivers remains peaceful, secure and open for business, tourism and major events.

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that speaking on Sunday night at the grand finale of the Python Golf Club’s 6th Edition Chief Ikenna Okafor 2025 Pro-Amateur Golf Championship in Port Harcourt, the Governor said the turnout of visitors from across Africa clearly showed that negative reports about insecurity were politically motivated and deliberately exaggerated.

“I can tell you the truth: more than half of the things you read in the media are not true. Worse things have happened in other states, but because they manage their media, people don’t read about them. But in our case, just to run us down and make us look like the devil with invisible horns, they say anything to portray us in a bad light,” he said.

According to a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, the Governor accused political opponents of weaponising the state’s past challenges and manipulating public perception for personal gain.
He acknowledged earlier political tensions that disrupted his administration for about six months but stressed that peace has since been restored and security agencies are now operating effectively.

Fubara praised the performance of joint security teams, describing their efforts as impressive since order was restored. He added that the smooth and incident-free experience enjoyed by guests during the tournament further debunked claims of insecurity in the state.

“Your presence signifies only one thing: that Rivers State is safe, contrary to what we hear, what we read and how our state is being presented in the media,” he told the participants.

The Governor thanked golfers and supporters for their confidence in the state, announcing renewed government backing for the Pro-Amateur tournament. He also pledged to revive the long-dormant Governor’s Cup and support the upgrade of the golf club’s facilities.

Fubara Insists Rivers Is Peaceful And Safe

He urged participants to share their positive experiences when they return home, noting that Rivers State is focused on reclaiming its public image.
“Our mission is simple: to change our story, protect our state and remind everyone that Rivers State is ours and it is safe,” he said.