Fubara sues for peace

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has begun the celebration of Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary with a Juma’at service where prayers were offered for the progress of the state and Nigeria.

Governor Fubara, who advocated for peace and unity of Nigeria during the prayers on Friday at the Rivers State Central Mosque, Port Harcourt, indicated that without peace, the accelerated development of Nigeria will remain in limbo.

Governor Fubara, who was represented by Alhaji Abdurrazaq Diepriye, therefore urged citizens to remain patriotic.

This was contained in a statement issued by the Head of the Press Unit, Office of the Secretary to the State Government, Juliana Masi, and sent to newsmen.

According to him, “Allah has brought us this far. Without peace, we cannot have progress and economic development. I call on all citizens, irrespective of creed or tribe, to remain patriotic.”

The governor thanked President Bola Tinubu for restoring peace in Rivers State while also using the forum to appreciate security agencies for their relentless effort in upholding the peace and unity of Rivers State and Nigeria.

The Chief Imam of Rivers State Central Mosque, Imam Ibrahim Yaloo, admonished Muslim faithful to always speak the truth, adding that those who obey Allah will be directed to good deeds and their sins forgiven.

Other activities to mark the 65th Independence anniversary in the state include an Inter-denominational Church Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, 28th September, and a Parade Ceremony on Wednesday, October 1.