Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, called for total peace across the state and urged members of the Rivers State House of Assembly to adhere to the Supreme Court judgment, emphasizing that unity and compliance are essential for good governance and development.
Speaking on Thursday at the inauguration of the newly renovated Okrika Grammar School in Okrika Local Government Area, Fubara stressed that abiding by the Supreme Court ruling was non-negotiable.
“It is important at this stage that we all embrace peace. The Supreme Court has given its judgment, and we have no option but to abide by it,” he said.
The governor further noted, “We have started the process, and we are appealing to other parties to consider the interest of Rivers State. The only thing we owe this state is peace and development. I am open any day, any time for total peace in our state because for me to govern well, there must be peace.”
At the school’s inauguration, Fubara recalled how the planning committee for the 20th anniversary of the Diocese of Okrika Anglican Communion sought government intervention to rehabilitate the long-neglected institution. “I felt the least we could do as a government was to uplift the standard of this school. It aligns with our agenda, which prioritizes healthcare, education, and agriculture for food sufficiency,” he stated.
The governor assured the Anglican Church that the remaining rehabilitation work, as approved by the government, would be completed.
He emphasized that quality education forms the foundation of societal development and can help curb youth crime. “I believe that when all the facilities in this school are put to full use, crime rates will drop, not just in Okrika, but in neighboring communities that will benefit from this institution,” he explained.
Fubara also encouraged the Old Boys of Okrika Grammar School to spearhead projects such as establishing a centre for computer-based examinations.
Rivers State Commissioner for Education, Dr. Ovy Chukwuma, highlighted the extensive renovations, which include 24 classroom blocks, modern sports facilities, a laboratory, an ICT library, hostels, and more, all fully funded by the state government.
In her remarks, Mrs. Obianime Appollos, Head of Local Government Administration for Okrika, commended the governor for restoring the school after years of neglect.
The Old Boys Association and the Diocese of Okrika Anglican Communion also lauded the intervention, with Bishop Rt. Rev. Enoch Atuboyedia noting that the refurbishment of the 85-year-old school would leave a lasting legacy for Rivers children.
Addressing concerns over erosion, Fubara assured the Anglican Church that experts would be deployed to assess and resolve shore protection issues to safeguard the school’s land.
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