Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has declared that his administration will not surrender to barefaced blackmail while committing to consolidating on the gains made in ensuring the peace, advancing good governance, delivering more critical projects, and sustaining the increase in the Internally Generation Revenue (IGR) of the State.

The Governor also commended President Bola Tinubu for his bold, dynamic and pragmatic economic reforms targeted at correcting the structural deformities of the past, and ushering Nigeria into a new vista of sustainable economic growth and prosperity.

Governor Fubara spoke during the 64th Nigerian Independence Day Anniversary Parade held at the Government House Arcade in Port Harcourt.

The Governor said 1st October in 1960 was historic with the first Prime Minister of Nigeria, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa raising Nigeria's much cherished green-white-green flag to signify the independence and freedom gained from the British colonial rule.
He urged Nigerians to be thankful that God has endowed them with everything required to build a great nation where no one should ever be oppressed, and where all should live in peace and plenty.

Governor Fubara assured that his administration will work assiduously to ensure the safety and security of lives and property while guaranteeing equal social and economic opportunities for all residents of Rivers State.

The Rivers State Governor commended President Bola Tinubu for being bold and determined to drive his economic reforms, which are targeted at correcting the structural deformities of the past.