Governor Fubara Assures Nigerian Army Of Support As GOC Restates Commitment To Protecting Critical National Assets

Governor Fubara Assures Nigerian Army Of Support As GOC Restates Commitment To Protecting Critical National Assets

The Governor of Rivers State, His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has assured the Nigerian Army (NA) of continuous support. He gave the assurance when the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 6 Division, Major General Emmanuel Eric Emekah paid him a courtesy call in Government House, Port Harcourt today 19 February 2025.

Governor Fubara said “Definitely, we are not going to ask you to do anything that is unprofessional, but to have this working relationship, because you need us to succeed, and we also need you to succeed.” He expressed appreciation with the honour accorded to his administration by the visit, and assured to provide support within powers of the government to make sure that the GOC succeeds. He also thanked other officers in the GOC’s entourage, whom he noted have been working, in addressing security challenges in the state.

He said, “And, finally, I want to say that our task today is becoming gradually complicated because of the set of people that have chosen to become problem to this country. We have issues of pipeline vandalization, destruction of gas and crude oil pipelines. “So, please, while you’re taking that responsibility as part of your assignment, whenever you need our intervention, endeavour to reach out, so that we can also apply our own mechanism, because when it comes to issues of chieftaincy and community relations, it is within our powers.”

Governor Fubara highlighted the critical role of 6 Division, which he stressed is saddled with the responsibility of protecting critical national assets. He however, noted that it is difficult to achieve the task of protecting these assets without peace and security.

He further said: “I am really happy that you are here to do the ritual, and nothing special. Coming here to see me doesn’t mean that we have any special relationship. It is normal, and that is the right thing to do.”

Earlier, the GOC, Major General Emekah restated that the task of 6 Division is essentially to protect critical national assets and providing security in the Niger Delta Region. He reassured of the protection of these assets. The GOC reiterated that recently, there was a change of baton across formations in the NA, and he was posted to 6 Division as the GOC. Having assumed command on 24 January, 2025, he decided to pay a courtesy visit to formally introduce himself to the Governor.

Major General Emekah said: “My visit here this afternoon is customary in the military, and I believe, in other organizations too, that when you assume Command, you pay courtesy visit to your hosts, political masters, traditional rulers and other stakeholders within your area of responsibility.

“And being the Chief Host of 6 Division, I deemed it very necessary to come here this afternoon to formally introduce myself to you. Also, to thank you for creating an enabling environment for the NA to operate in the Rivers State.