Fubara Commits to Supporting Nigerian Army in Rivers

On October 9, 2026, Rivers State Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara assured the Nigerian Army of his administration's ongoing support for security efforts related to oil and gas facilities and other critical national assets. This assurance was made during a meeting with Brigadier General Ismaila Sule, the new Commander of the 6 Division Garrison and Sector 3 of the Joint Task Force (South-South), Operation Delta Safe, at Government House in Port Harcourt.

Fubara congratulated Sule on his new posting and highlighted the longstanding beneficial relationship between the state and the Army. He noted the establishment of a new military formation in Ahoada as a strategic move to address security challenges.

Fubara expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu and Chief of Army Staff Lt. General Waidi Shaibu for their support. He emphasized that his government would not request actions from the military that could undermine its responsibilities.

Brigadier General Sule thanked the governor for the support and pledged to enhance collaboration during his tenure.