- The Nigerian leader also commended the governor for his efforts to peacefully resolve the political challenges in the state.
- During the visit of the governors, President Tinubu acknowledged the presence of Governor Fubara and described his resolve to end his rift with Wike as statesmanship
Following their meeting at Lagos House, Marina, members of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) paid President Tinubu a visit at his residence in Lagos on Tuesday, December 26.
President Bola Tinubu spoke on a number of national issues during the visit, including the crisis in Rivers caused by a disagreement between the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and the minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.
The President’s involvement recently resolved the matter, and Tinubu praised Governor Fubara for his statesmanship during the visit.
He said: “I thank you for your statesmanship. I listened to your broadcast and your emphasis on peace. It is only with peace that effective governance can thrive, and governance has commenced in earnest under my watch.”