President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday, November 7, 2026, publicly praised the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for his extraordinary commitment to national infrastructure development, while warmly commending Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, for displaying maturity and accepting peace initiatives aimed at resolving the state’s political crisis. ​
Speaking during a political event and civic engagement held on Saturday afternoon in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, President Tinubu emphasized the critical need for political stability and political unity as a catalyst for socio-economic progress. ​
Addressing Governor Fubara directly before a gathering of government officials, traditional leaders, and political stakeholders, President Tinubu commended the host governor for respecting executive interventions and prioritizing the interests of the state.
​”Siminalayi Fubara, Your Excellency, the host governor of today, I want to thank you specifically for your maturity, understanding, and respect for the wisdom of elders,” President Tinubu stated. “When we intervened, you respected our position. You maintained peace. You are a committed Democrat. Fubara, you will not regret what you have done as long as all of us are alive.”
​President Tinubu also acknowledged FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, describing him as a visionary leader and a vital engine of his administration’s national transformation agenda. ​”Particularly, Nyesom Wike. Nyesom Wike is already a development partner of the Bola Tinubu administration.
He’s doing a wonderful job,” the President remarked. “Committed, very, very hard-working, a man with a vision who combined that with a mission. I help you thank him for me, for his contribution to the infrastructural development of our country.” ​
Highlighting federal interventions in the region, President Tinubu cited key infrastructure milestones, including the completion and operationalization of the Bodo–Bonny Road and connecting bridges across the Opobo Channel. ​
Responding at the event, Governor Siminalayi Fubara reiterated his commitment to sustaining peace and governance focus in Rivers State, expressing appreciation to President Tinubu for his leadership and peacebuilding interventions. Meanwhile, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike reaffirmed the state’s aligned support for federal development programs and governance priorities.
