The Rivers State Government says it will continue to collaborate with Security Agencies to ensure the State remains safe and a happy place to dwell in.
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara stated this during the Inauguration of Rivers Zero Crime Initiative at Dr. Obiwali International Conference Centre in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, 3rd October, 2023.
Governor Fubara who spoke through his Deputy, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu, expressed gratitude to the Police for the work they are doing, noting that the issue of Zero Crime should be a collective one, involving all the Armed Forces, Civilians, all Groups, Faith Based Organizations and all Non-Governmental Organizations and the Government.
“We have to do it together, we require collective synergy to pull our energy together and fight the fight, and like the CP also said when you see something, say something, because when you see something and say nothing you are encouraging criminality”. Governor Fubara quipped.
According to the State Chief Executive, confidentiality is key, because sometimes people want to tell, but they are scared of the outcome and commended the CP who has assured of protecting the identity of anyone who comes up with useful information to nip crime in the bud.
“I am satisfied with CP Emeka for his resolve in fighting crime and criminality and he demonstrates it every day by unfolding new ideas, and we know as you continue in Port Harcourt you will continue to unfold these ideas that will cumulate to a safer, happier and more comfortable Rivers State”. The Governor said.
“Let us come together and change the narrative to something much better, in the last few months we have had about three international conferences here, which tells us that people have the confidence that they are safe here. I believe that we shall sustain that so that more and more people doing business here and working here can prosper more, and I believe that this is achievable”. Governor Fubara further stressed.
In his remarks CP Polycarp Nwonyi, expressed gratitude to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, for the key role he played to ensure that the Rivers Zero Crime initiative becomes a success while noting that all hands must be on deck to rid the State of all forms of criminality.
Owupele Benebo
Head of Press,
Deputy Governor’s Office, Port Harcourt.
Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023.
