Fubara Reiterates Rivers Partnership with Nigerian Army
Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reassured the Nigerian Army of his administration’s continued support in ensuring adequate security for oil and gas facilities as well
In Port Harcourt, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has assured the Nigerian Army of his administration's ongoing commitment to maintaining security for vital oil and gas facilities and other critical national assets. Addressing the new Commander of the 6 Division Garrison and Sector 3 of the Joint Task Force (South-South), Brigadier General Ismaila Sule, Fubara expressed his pleasure at the officer's new posting and highlighted the state's long-standing positive relationship with the military.
Fubara stressed that the partnership between the state and the military is beneficial for both parties, emphasizing it as a normal responsibility for the government to support security agencies due to their crucial role in national development. The governor appreciated the establishment of a new military formation in Ahoada, stating it will help reduce security challenges in the area. Fubara thanked President Bola Tinubu and the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Waidi Shaibu, for their support to Rivers State.
Regarding the new 12 Divisions of the Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Sule informed Governor Fubara that the state will benefit from the expansion. He pledged to strengthen the Army's synergy during his time in office, stating that he has been briefed by his predecessors on the consistent support the Army has received from the state. Sule also announced that he intends to visit all 23 local government areas in the state, along with affiliated military formations, to ensure lasting peace and security in Rivers State.
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