Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, on Tuesday, pledged that his administration would deepen its partnership with the Nigerian Army to protect critical national assets and curb economic sabotage in the state.

The governor gave the assurance while receiving the General Officer Commanding, 6th Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Everest Okoro, who paid him a courtesy visit at the Government House, Port Harcourt.

The GOC was accompanied by senior military officers and other security personnel of the 6th Division of the Nigerian Army. The division has jurisdiction over Rivers, Bayelsa, Delta and Akwa Ibom states.

This was contained in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Onwuka Nzeshi, and made available to journalists.