21st July, 2023
By Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt
Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara, has declared that his government will work with security operatives to achieve its ultimate aim of protection of lives and properties of the people of the state
Governor Fubara affirmed this while receiving the Assistant Inspector General of Police, (AIG) in charge of Zone 16, comprising of Rivers and Bayelsa states, Ben Nebolisa Okolo and his entourage on a courtesy call in Government House Port Harcourt, on Thursday.
Fubara noted that meaningful development can only take place when there is adequate peace and security.
He assured that his administration will partner with the police and other security agencies as he also solicited their cooperation in securing the lives and properties of citizens of the state.
He added that vehicles and other logistical support will be provided for the security agencies to carry out their work effectively.
“We will continue to work in synergy with all security agencies in our state, to provide security as it is our priority to secure lives and property of citizens. We are already working out some logistics to ensure your effective operation,” he concluded.
AIG Ben Okolo was accompanied on the visit by the Rivers State Commissioner of Police Nwonyi Policap Emeka and other Police Officers From Zone 16.
The AIG said they were on the visit to congratulate the governor on his electoral victory and to express their determination to partner and synergise with the Rivers State Government in ensuring that the mandate of security is achieved.
He commended the Rivers State Governor for his commitment to the security of the state and being proactive in the governance of the state right on being sworn into office.
Governor Siminalayi Fubara in a warm handshake with AIG Zone 16, Ben Nebolisa Okolo during a visit on Thursday