Ribadu Delivers Tinubu’s Message to Fubara During Visit to Rivers
- National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu has delivered President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's message to Governor Siminalayi Fubara
- He led a presidential delegation comprising the two senior state ministers and other top officials of the NNPCL to Rivers State
- Ribadu explained the reason the President Tinubu-led federal government delegation was present in the South-South state
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Port Harcourt, Rivers State - The National Security Adviser (NSA) said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is happy with Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s leadership style in Rivers State.
NSA Nuhu Ribadu described Rivers as one of the most peaceful states in the country and praised Governor Fubara for his responsible leadership in the oil-rich region of Nigeria.
Source: UGC
As reported by The Punch, Ribadu stated this when he led a presidential delegation on a courtesy visit to the Rivers State Government House in Port Harcourt on Monday, December 22, 2025.
Other members of the delegation included the Minister of Works, David Umahi, the Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, and top officials of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company.
Ribadu explained that the presidential delegation was in Rivers State to consolidate ongoing peace efforts in Ogoni land.
He stressed that Nigeria would 'no longer be what it used to be', with the transformation beginning in the area and said President Tinubu specifically directed him to thank Governor Fubara.
According to the NSA, Tinubu had expressed happiness with Fubara’s leadership style and coordination of the discussion on the resumption of oil exploration in Ogoni.
Ribadu also conveyed the president's appreciation to the people of Ogoni for their support, patience, and understanding.
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Tinubu gives NSA Ribadu order on Ogoniland
Legit.ng earlier reported that President Tinubu had called for unity and reconciliation in Ogoniland after decades of unrest.
He urged people from the Rivers State region to close ranks, put the dark chapter behind them, and move forward in unity.
He also ordered NSA Nuhu Ribadu to immediately initiate talks between Ogoni communities, the NNPCL, and all stakeholders.
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