Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. Photo: State government

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said that security remains the cornerstone of every prosperous society, stressing that peace and stability are indispensable to sustainable development.

Fubara made the assertion on Sunday at the gala night marking the 2026 Nigerian Army Day Celebration held in Port Harcourt.

The governor, represented at the event by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Dagogo Wokoma, commended the Nigerian Army for its unwavering commitment to safeguarding the nation’s territorial integrity and maintaining peace across the country.

“As everyone knows, security remains the vital foundation of any prosperous society, and a nation sleeps in peace because brave men and women stand awake in its defence,” he said.