CELEBRATE, WE’RE LIBERATED, FUBARA TELLS IYC_
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed delight at the assurances of brotherly support from the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) and urged the Ijaw Nation to join in the ongoing celebration of the liberation the State is enjoying.
Governor Fubara’s Address
While addressing the national and state leadership of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) during a solidarity walk to Government House in Port Harcourt on Thursday, Governor Fubara noted that Major Isaac Adaka Boro genuinely stood for equity, justice, and fair play, and pursued his course to ensure liberation for the Ijaw people and their clans.
Liberation and Unity
The Governor emphasized that every genuine Rivers man is a liberator, adding that he was delighted to receive them on such an auspicious day to re-enact the common purpose of liberation that they shared. He thanked the large crowd for their assurances of being available to respond to his call and stand by him, should the need arise.
Defeat of Detractors
Governor Fubara stated that the enemies of the State have been defeated already, and there is no need to disrupt the peace. He added that the Ijaw blood is the blood of action, less talk, more action.
Peaceful Celebration
The Governor appealed to Ijaw youths to conduct themselves peacefully as they celebrate the Major Isaac Adaka Boro Day and be good ambassadors of the entire Ijaw Nation.
Support for IYC
Governor Fubara promised to support the IYC Eastern Zone to have a befitting Secretariat in Rivers State.
IYC Leadership’s Remarks
The National President of IYC, Sir Jonathan Lokpobiri Snr, described the day as historic and warned all detractors to retrace their steps and allow the Governor to discharge his duties to Rivers people. The Chairman of IYC, Eastern Zone, Hon. Comr Tamuno Kpokpo clarified that their visit was not to signify an ethnic war but to lend support in the protection of the interest and continuous development of Rivers State.
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