The crisis in Rivers state took a different turn as the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike arrived in Port-Harcour for some functions.
Fubara and Wike met at an event in Port-Harcourt.
Wike attends the burial of Chief Ejor’s mother in Eleme, while Fubara graces the convocation of the Rivers State University (RSU).
Tensions rise as the two political figures, once seen together at public events, now avoid each other.
Tensions rise as the two political figures, once seen together at public events, now avoid each other.
As reported by The Nation on the minister’s huge entourage were the minister of state for petroleum, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, Senator Barry Mpigi, Senator Allwell Onyesoh, leader of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Major Jack and some members of the Assembly loyal to him.
At the 35th convocation ceremony of the University that took place at the Convocation Arena of the institution in Nkpolu-Orworukwo, Port Harcourt on Saturday, Fubara, promised to strengthen the capacity of the University (RSU) and make it one of the best in the country.
Fubara acknowledged the result-oriented approach adopted by the leadership of RSU to achieve the success being celebrated including securing full accreditation for all programmes in the institution despite the challenges.
He said: “The essence of our commitment to education development is reflected in our 2024 budget where it received the third highest allocation.”
