{
  "id": 1983833,
  "title": "Fubara urges parties to respect Rivers peace process, says state now at rest",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/fubara-urges-parties-to-respect-rivers-peace-process-says-state-now-1983833",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-19T17:56:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/fubara-urges-parties-to-respect-rivers-peace-process-says-state-now-at-rest/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has urged all involved in the state's reconciliation process to adhere to it, emphasizing that peace is vital for development. He expressed joy over the state's current \"state of rest\" following a prolonged political crisis. Speaking at the inauguration of an Entrepreneurship Centre and Engineering Faculty Building at Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic, Fubara highlighted his commitment to leaving a lasting legacy through impactful projects. He stressed that his administration is focused on projects that will benefit the people and foster growth, rather than merely constructing buildings. The governor also urged the youth to become problem solvers and assured that his government is committed to providing jobs, not just employment. Fubara commended the people of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area for their support and thanked them for the opportunity to serve. He urged everyone to respect the peace process, emphasizing that without peace, significant progress cannot be achieved.",
  "summary": "Governor Fubara calls on all parties to respect the Rivers peace process, emphasizing its importance for development and the state’s newfound ‘state of res Read More: https://punchng.com/fubara-urges-parties-to-respect-rivers-peace-process-says-state-now-at-rest/",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Fubara urges parties to respect Rivers peace process, says state now at rest",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/fubara-urges-parties-to-respect-rivers-peace-process-says-state-now",
        "published": "2026-08-19T17:50:50.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}