Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has extended felicitation to the Ogoni people as they commemorate Ogoni Day, describing the celebration as a testament to the resilience, cultural pride and enduring quest for justice that define the Ogoni nation.
Fubara acknowledged the pioneering contributions of the Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People, MOSOP, noting that its non-violent advocacy elevated the concerns of Ogoniland to global prominence and helped shape international conversations on environmental justice, equity and human rights across the Niger Delta.
In a statement issued on Sunday by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Communications, Dr Honour Sirawoo, the governor observed that the bravery and sacrifices of the Ogoni people constitute a landmark chapter in Nigeria’s social, political and democratic evolution.
According to him, Ogoni Day serves not only as a moment of celebration, but also as an opportunity for deep reflection and a recommitment to the principles that have sustained the Ogoni cause over the years.
Fubara urged Ogoni leaders and stakeholders to set aside differences and avoid internal rifts within MOSOP and the broader Ogoni community, stressing that cohesion and shared purpose are essential for protecting and advancing the collective interests of the people.
He noted that the call for unity is particularly timely, given the Federal Government’s evident commitment through ongoing dialogue initiatives aimed at resolving long-standing grievances and historical injustices.
The governor reaffirmed the Rivers State Government’s unwavering support for a united MOSOP and a cohesive Ogoni people, assuring that the state will continue to back sincere efforts geared towards peace, dialogue, reconciliation and sustainable development in Ogoniland and across Rivers State.
Ogoni Day: Fubara calls for unity amid renewed federal dialogue
Ogoni Day: Fubara calls for unity amid renewed federal dialogue
