GOV. FUBARA DEDICATES PEACE ADVOCATE 2023 AWARD BY SILVERBIRD TO PEACE LOVING RIVERS PEOPLE, NIGERIANS

Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara was on Sunday night bestowed with the “Peace Advocate” of Nigeria Award by the Silverbird Group in Lagos.

Sir Fubara wholeheartedly accepted the “Peace Advocate 2023 Award” and unreservedly appreciated the Silverbird Group for identifying his firm belief in the potency of peace.

The group had described Governor Fubara as a paragon of exceptional leadership, humble with an unwavering love for peace, respect for rule of law and justice which have not only inspired others but fostered a profound sense of unity and advancement in Rivers State.

Governor Fubara emphasised that peace remains a precursor to building trust among the people, serves as an enabler for the promotion of a more harmonious and respectful society that should engender productivity and enduring development.

The Rivers State governor was represented by his deputy, Prof Ngozi Odu, leading a high powered delegation to the event.

“I will reiterate Sir Siminalayi Fubara’s words, ‘there is no prize too big to pay for peace to reign in Rivers State.

“It is gratifying and heartwarming to stand here to be honoured. His Excellency has asked me to express his profound gratitude to Silverbird Group for this great honour.

“For him, it is an honour to remember for the rest of his life. He has asked me to tell everyone that this award is dedicated to all Rivers people, in particular and to all Nigerians in general.”

Signed

Boniface Onyedi

SSA, Media to the Governor of Rivers State