Protest: Tinubu's policies will transform Nigeria, Fubara appeals for calm

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has urged protesters to exercise patience and refrain from taking to the streets, assuring them that President Bola Tinubu's policies were on the verge of transforming Nigeria for the better.

Despite acknowledging the current hardship faced by Nigerians, Governor Fubara appealed for calm and cooperation, emphasising the need to work together with the President to achieve positive change.

Speaking at the funeral reception of Late Mrs. Inyangette Shulammite Yobana, mother of Khana Local Government Area's Caretaker Committee Chairman, Amb. Marvin Yobana, in Kono, Khana Council Area, on Saturday, Governor Fubara reiterated his administration's commitment to prioritizing the education of Rivers children and the healthcare of the people.

He also announced plans to invest heavily in agriculture to boost food production and improve the lives of citizens.

He said: “We are in trying times. So, we need to work together to make sure that we build that Nigeria, that Rivers State of our dream.

“Please, everybody should learn to be patient and peaceful. It gets hard before it gets better. We are at the point of that breakthrough to a wonderful State, and the envy of the country. When I say the envy of the country, if we pass through this state, Nigeria will be great. We just have to support Mr President to make sure that this phase passes.

“I have said it before, and I am saying it again: I will not leave without making a positive impact in the life of our State. No matter the distraction, our eyes are on the ball.

“We will not play with the education of our children. We will not joke with quality healthcare (for the people), and we will make sure that we invest heavily in food production in our State”.

Fubara in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Nelson Chukwudi, noted that the late Yobana lived a good life, and left indelible legacy worthy of emulation.

The Governor admonished Yobana to follow the footsteps of his late mother to live long on earth as well as join hands with his siblings to ensure that the legacy of their mother is kept alive.

He said: “Mama has gone, I can say she lived a good life. Seventy is the Bible age, when the blessings of God is upon you. For you to add additional 10 plus, it means God loves you. So, Mr. Marvin, your mother lived well, and I believe that you will live like her so that you can also stay up to 80, if not more.

“And the secret is this: ensure that your hands are clean. Live a clean life. Don’t be in any meeting to undo people so that you don’t get old while you are still young.

“Just be strong and whatever is remaining, know that you are the head of the family. Join forces with other members of your family to ensure that the memory, the good life and the legacy of your mother is kept alive,” the Governor advised.