Rivers State has begun activities to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary with a Juma’at service in Port Harcourt where prayers were offered for the peace and progress of the state and the nation.
Governor Siminalayi Fubara, represented by Abdurrazaq Diepriye, stressed that peace and unity are essential for Nigeria’s development and urged citizens to remain patriotic.
Governor Fubara, therefore urged citizens to remain patriotic.
According to him, “Allah has brought us this far. Without peace, we can not have progress and economic development. I call on all citizens irrespective of creed or tribe to remain patriotic.”
He thanked President Bola Tinubu for restoring peace in Rivers State while also using the forum to appreciate security agencies for their relentless effort in upholding the peace and unity of Rivers State and Nigeria.
The Chief Imam of Rivers State Central Mosque, Imam Ibrahim Yaloo, admonished Muslims to always speak the truth, stating that “those who obey Allah would be directed to good deeds and their sins forgiven.”
Prayers were offered for Rivers State and Nigeria.
Other activities to mark the 65th Independence anniversary in the state include an Inter-denominational Church Thanksgiving Service slated for Sunday, 28th September and Parade Ceremony on Wednesday, 1st October.
Confidence Okwuchi