Port Harcourt, Rivers state – The Civil Society Situation Room on Matters of Governance in Nigeria has commended Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers state, saying he is committed to people-oriented reforms, policies, and programmes.
In its one-year assessment report, the group praised Governor Fubara for his dedication to improving the lives of Rivers State citizens, citing numerous achievements in critical areas such as infrastructure development, healthcare, education, and economic empowerment.
Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, May 28, Hon. Igwe Ude-Umanta said despite inheriting a plethora of challenges, the Governor has displayed visionary leadership, innovative thinking, and a resolute determination to transform the state into a hub of economic growth, social progress, and political stability.
Meanwhile, the group highlighted several initiatives, including the establishment of a participatory budgeting process, support for small-scale entrepreneurs, and investments in sustainable development projects, as examples of Governor Fubara’s people-oriented reforms.
It, therefore, vowed to defend Governor Fubara against the enemies of Rivers state.
The statement reads:
Meanwhile, the group reiterated its praise for Governor Fubara, saying that he had an exceptional performance in his first year, highlighting his dedication to excellence, good governance, and transformative leadership in Rivers state.
According to Ude-Umanta, despite inheriting significant challenges, Governor Fubara has made notable achievements in security, education, agriculture, youth empowerment, infrastructure, and healthcare.
The group contrasted his impressive results with what it described as the underperformance of previous administrations and expressed confidence in a promising future under his continued leadership.
In a related development, Governor Fubara recently asserted that the success of service and project delivery within his first year in office is better than the eight years spent by Nyesom Wike’s administration.
He made this statement at Ngo Town, during the inauguration of the Andoni section of the Ogoni-Andoni-Opobo Unity Road project, in Andoni local government area on Saturday, May 18.
According to the governor, the accomplishments were secured within three months of his administration settling down to work despite the festering political crisis.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
