…commends traditional rulers for helping resolve political ten
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to expanding employment opportunities, noting that the much-anticipated recruitment of 10,000 workers and other openings will be driven strictly by state needs.
Governor Fubara, who made the pledge on Monday while declaring open the 123rd/124th combined quarterly meeting of the Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers in Port Harcourt, assured that the exercise will be transparent and free from political interference.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to rebuilding the state’s education sector, declaring that education will receive the highest allocation in the 2026 budget.
He acknowledged that many public schools across the state are in deplorable condition, but noted that the rot did not begin with his administration. According to him, the deterioration predates his government and was one of the key issues used against him during the 2023 election campaigns.
The governor said his administration is taking a systematic approach to reversing the decline, stressing that his training in public administration continues to guide his decisions and reforms.
On healthcare, Governor Fubara highlighted the ongoing upgrade of zonal hospitals and improvements in the welfare of health workers as clear signs of progress in the sector.
Monday’s meeting, the third and fourth combined session of the year and the fourth since Fubara assumed office, also provided a platform for the governor to appreciate traditional rulers for helping to resolve the political impasse that recently unsettled the state.
He praised their intervention and steady leadership, which he said contributed significantly to the peace and stability now being enjoyed across their communities.
