Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has charged the people of the State not to embark on the planned nationwide protest as it may not be the best option to the current economic situation in the country.
The Governor gave the charge while addressing a frontline support group under aeiges of SIMplified Ambassadors of Rivers State who came on a solidarity rally to the governor yesterday.
The governor being represented by the Head of Service, Dr. George Nwaeke noted that it will not be wise to destroy existing state assets through protest as the government is making efforts to build more for the benefit of the people, adding that the admonition is not to take away their rights but a call for restraint in order to support government policies in providing solutions to the economic situation.
He tasked them to truly be ambassadors of peace by also assisting to persuade others to jettison the idea of protest to protect the state.
“Tell them to calm down, when other people plan to destroy their own house, don’t join them. We shall not destroy our own land. Every human being here is important to us . We will not be part of any development that will cause human blood.”
The Governor enjoined the group to continue to maintain peace even in the face of challenges as that is the only panacea to development in the State describing Rivers State as a peaceful and hospitable State.
“What the government of Rivers State wants is for every Rivers person to become a perfect ambassador of the dreams of the founding fathers of the State which is that we should have a land that will excel in every facet.”
He commended the group for standing for equity, justice and fairness which define the principles that drives his administration, noting that the interest of Rivers people are most paramount to his government.
Speaking earlier, the Director General of the SIMplified Ambassadors of Rivers State, Mr. Derefaka Ajubo said they were on a solidarity visit to declare their support for the governor as they believe in equity, justice and fairness, stressing that it has been the prayers of Rivers South East Senatorial district to produce the governor and Governor Siminalayi Fubara became the answer.
He noted that no matter the situation they will continue to support the governor as one who understands the plight of Rivers people not as a politician but as a technocrat, assuring that they will not be part of any planned protest.
“After this solidarity walk, we will in partnership with Rivers Women Unite for SIM, RWUS to hold a one day worship to God for His protection and victory for the governor during the period of tribulations.”