Rivers Governor Fubara Applauds Army in Anti-Bunkering Crackdown
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has commended the Nigerian Army for its operations against oil bunkering and pipeline vandalism, pledging sustained collaboration with the military.
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Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has publicly commended the Nigerian Army for its ongoing operations targeting oil bunkering and pipeline vandalism, describing the military’s efforts as instrumental in improving security across the state.
In a statement reported by Vanguard News, Fubara stated, “I can conveniently say that within the short period you have been appointed, there are a lot of positive things that our state has recorded in terms of security.” The governor’s remarks highlight a growing alignment between state authorities and military forces in tackling the persistent challenge of oil theft, which has long undermined Nigeria’s petroleum sector and environmental stability.
Fubara reiterated his administration’s commitment to supporting the army’s efforts. According to Peoples Gazette, he pledged continued support and assured that his government would sustain collaboration with the military. This cooperation underscores a strategic push to secure critical energy infrastructure and reduce the economic and ecological damage caused by illegal oil activities in the Niger Delta region.
The governor’s endorsement reflects broader state-military coordination aimed at addressing one of Nigeria’s most entrenched security and economic issues. While neither source provides data on the specific outcomes of recent operations, Fubara’s statements signal a political endorsement of the army’s expanded role in safeguarding oil infrastructure in Rivers State.