Rivers Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reaffirmed his function because the chief of the coastal state, pledging to uphold peace and safety and never assist any motion that might threaten public security.
Fubara gave the peace of mind on Saturday whereas talking as a particular visitor on the finals of the 2026 Port Harcourt Polo Match, held within the state capital.
He emphasised that defending lives and property stays a high precedence and reaffirmed his dedication to fulfilling his guarantees to the folks of Rivers State.
“What’s essential is that I’m nonetheless the governor of Rivers State, and we are going to proceed to do what we now have promised the Rivers folks,” he mentioned.
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The governor expressed satisfaction that the week-long match was performed with none incidents, describing the peaceable environment as proof that Rivers State is secure for residents, guests, and traders.
“I’m pleased that you simply had your match for one week, and the president of the Port Harcourt Polo Membership instructed me there was no incident. It reveals that we’re working and that Rivers State is secure. That’s the primary accountability of presidency,” he added.
Nonetheless, Governor Fubara expressed disappointment over the recurring political crises within the state, noting that they’ve coincided with the annual polo match over the previous three years.
“It’s actually unlucky that every time you’re having your match, there may be at all times one downside. In 2024, you got here to me and made some guarantees, however that January was hell. In 2025, you didn’t trouble to come back to me. This 2026, which I believed could be the best, simply landed me a love letter,” he lamented.
Regardless of these challenges, the governor assured that his administration would proceed to discharge its tasks and assist people and teams genuinely dedicated to the progress of Rivers State.
He additionally pledged that the state authorities would work to improve the Port Harcourt Polo Membership, broadly thought to be having among the best pure grass polo pitches within the nation.
Governor Fubara inspired friends and polo gamers, together with overseas contributors, to benefit from the serenity of Port Harcourt and to counter detrimental narratives concerning the state by sharing optimistic and correct data.
Dignitaries on the closing match included the Argentine Ambassador to Nigeria, alongside polo gamers from throughout the nation, with groups from India and Argentina taking part within the week-long match.
