Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara has advocated for cooperation and solidarity to realise the common goals and aspirations of the people of southern Nigeria for sustainable peace, security, and development of the region.
Gov. Fubara made the call on Thursday while declaring open a meeting of the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council held in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital.
Welcoming the royal fathers to the meeting, the governor said their presence in Port Harcourt is a testament to the fact that Rivers State is very peaceful and ready to host high profile visits, meetings and events as well as a confirmation of the unity of the people of Southern Nigeria.
“Although, we are ethnically, culturally and linguistically diverse to some extent, the beauty lies in the fact that we are all committed to being part and parcel or an ever- indivisible Nigeria, despite our differences.
“As a region, we have a duty to build our future together and promote the collective interests of our people for a better life which we can achieve more rapidly through collaboration with the federal government,” he said.
Gov. Fubara who acknowledged the strategic position of the traditional institution in Nigeria, stated that by being the closest to the grassroots, traditional rulers serve as a link between the people and the government, wielding capacities and influence that extend beyond their ceremonial roles.
He commended their commitment to peace and progress of southern Nigeria and urged them to stay vigilant and focused on pursuing their cultural, economic and political goals for the region and its people.
Gov. Fubara further charged the traditional rulers to dwell on productive discussions that will foster peace, security and progress in Southern Nigeria and the country at large.
The governor used the occasion to urge Nigerians to support President Bola Tinubu for a second term to enable him continue the implementation of his bold, daring and ambitious vision for the inclusive and sustainable development of the country.
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He described President Tinubu as a “dedicated and highly patriotic” leader, who should be given a second chance, stressing that with him in the saddle, Nigerians should be rest assured that the nation is in safe hands.
The meeting of the traditional rulers which had in attendance those from the South -South, South-East and South-West zones of Nigeria, was billed to discuss the roles of traditional institutions in promoting unity peace, cohesion and development across Southern Nigeria.
Among the royal fathers present at the meeting were the Chairman, Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ooni of Ife; the Co- Chairman, Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council, Eze Cletus Ilomuanya, Obi Obinugwu; Oba Rashidi Ladoja, the Olubadan of Ibadanland and the Chairman, Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers, Eze Chike Worlu Wodo, the Eze Oha Apara IV and Paramount Ruler of Apara Kingdom, amongst others.
