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Fubara Praises Rivers Workers for Staying Strong Despite Political Crisis
Suspended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has praised the hardworking spirit and professionalism of the state’s workers, even as the state continues to face political turbulence. In a statement released for Workers’ Day 2025, Fubara described the workforce as the true driving force behind Rivers’ growth and a symbol of hope for better days ahead.
Speaking through his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, the governor pointed out that this year’s Workers’ Day theme, “Ensuring Safety and Health at Work in a Changing Climate,” sheds light on the urgent need to protect workers as they navigate both environmental changes and political uncertainties.
He stressed that the health and safety of workers should be treated as a top priority if real development is to be achieved. Governor Fubara also acknowledged the Federal Government’s role—led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu—in pushing forward labour reforms and adopting climate-aware policies that promote safer workplaces nationwide.
Despite the current political climate in Rivers State, Fubara applauded workers for their courage, dedication, and unshaken loyalty to their roles. He said their efforts continue to hold the state together during challenging times. He assured that his administration remains committed to ensuring that workers are treated fairly and that their rights are respected across all sectors.
Fubara called on employers to do right by their workers—not just by law, but by conscience—urging them to provide better working conditions that reflect human dignity. He wrapped up with a message of unity and hope, telling the people of Rivers State to stay strong, remain together, and believe in the power of justice and progress.
TV anchor Rufai Oseni makes headlines as he speaks on fuel subsidy in Nigeria. He shared that Nigeria can have fuel subsidy without the long queues at filling stations.
“When we were still paying subsidies, there were no long queues. We were subsidising. So you can still have a subsidy regime going on, and there will be no long queues because production was close by. Dangote had it. That’s just it. That argument also falls flat.
“The biggest beneficiaries of subsidy are not Nigerians. They are crony capitalists that have big infrastructure, and they do contracts. They have been the biggest beneficiaries of the subsidy,” he said.
Lagos State Governor, Sanwo-Olu, speaks to those in the electricity sector about the usual blackouts in the state.
He speaks on ways things can change in the state and how electricity can be provided.
“We need to drop corporate egos, abandon long-standing excuses, and confront the harsh realities obstructing progress in the power sector.”
“We, state governments, used to give excuses that everything is centralised, so the Federal Government has unbundled it now. What have we done in a year and a half?” Sanwo-Olu asked.
“We take two steps forward, we go five steps backward,” he said.
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared Thursday, August 20, a work-free day for public servants in the state to mark the Isese Festival.
Speaking on the celebration, he said “Ìṣẹ̀ṣe is not a relic. It is a living expression of our traditions and a celebration of Yoruba spirituality as an important part of Nigeria’s cultural and religious landscape,” he said.
He added “When the drums sound in Lagos on Thursday, they answer drums in Havana, in Salvador, in Port of Spain. Fifty-five million people and counting. Lagos is not observing a local holiday. Lagos is standing at the centre of a global heritage,” Aregbe said.
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