Rivers Governor Fubara Supports Nigerian Army's Security Role

On October 9, 2026, Rivers Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara reaffirmed his administration's commitment to supporting the Nigerian Army in safeguarding oil and gas facilities and other critical national assets in Rivers State. This assurance was made during a meeting with Brigadier-General Ismaila Sule, Commander of the 6 Division Garrison and Sector 3, 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 Rivers State Government and the Nigerian Army. He commended the establishment of a new Army Brigade in Ahoada, which he believes will help address local security challenges.

Fubara expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu and Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant-General Waidi Shaibu for this initiative. He assured that his administration would not request the military to engage in actions that could undermine its responsibilities or oppress citizens, emphasizing the importance of peace and security for the state's development.