Port Harcourt, Rivers state – Governor Siminalayi Fubara has been commended for his leadership style, transparency and accountability in governance in Rivers State.
The Independent Monitors on Good Governance in Nigeria (IMGGN) said Fubara’s commitment to sustainable growth and development in Rivers State was laudable.
The group also acknowledged that the state had experienced tangible developmental strides in critical sectors despite the political crisis rocking the oil-rich state.
The convener of the group, Okwa Dan, stated this during a press conference in Port Harcourt and the statement was made available to TimesNow.com.ng on Tuesday, July 9.
Okwa said Rivers state has experienced massive development in education, health, rural development, and urban renewal under his leadership.
The group lauded Fubara for ensuring an even spread of developmental efforts across the length and breadth of the state.
He also praised Fubara’s commitment to fiscal discipline, transparency, and accountability, which has led to an improvement in the state’s internally generated revenue from 12 billion to 27 billion, and prompt payment of pension arrears to pensioners.
Meanwhile, TimesNow.com.ng reported that the political crisis rocking Rivers state took a fresh dimension as Governor Fubara dared lawmakers loyal to FCT minister, Nyesom Wike.
Governor Fubara sworn in a new commissioner, Barrister Emmanuel Frank-Fubara, a few hours after he was screened and confirmed by the Victor Oko-Jumbo-led.
He took the decision after the pro-Wike lawmakers accused him of breaching Section 192(2) of the Constitution
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
