The Nigeria Civil Service Union (NCSU) has welcomed the fresh peace pact brokered by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to resolve the protracted political rift in Rivers State, describing the development as “refreshing and soothing” for the state.
The union said the intervention, which seeks to permanently settle differences between Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara; the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike; and the 26 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, has rekindled hope for lasting stability.
Reacting to the development in Port Harcourt, Rivers State Chairman of the NCSU, Comrade Chukwuka Richman Osumah, praised President Tinubu for what he termed his political sagacity in once again stepping in to calm tensions in the state.
According to Osumah, the President’s latest move has effectively doused the political tension that had pitted Governor Fubara against Minister Wike and members of the House of Assembly, a situation that had generated uncertainty and anxiety across the state.
He expressed optimism that the renewed peace initiative would usher in enduring reconciliation and enable the state to move beyond political distractions.
The labour leader thanked President Tinubu for what he described as a fatherly disposition toward Rivers State, noting that the intervention saved the state from avoidable political turmoil.
Osumah also commended Chief Wike and the lawmakers for embracing peace, stressing that stability is critical for governance and development. He equally lauded Governor Fubara for remaining calm and focused despite what he described as intense provocation and pressure during the crisis.
“With the current peace pact, the governor now has another opportunity to concentrate fully on governance and the delivery of dividends of democracy to the people,” he said.
He urged the governor to intensify efforts toward fulfilling campaign promises, particularly those affecting civil servants. Osumah noted that the mainstream state civil service requires improved manpower and enhanced incentives to boost morale and productivity.
The NCSU chairman expressed confidence that the administration would take practical steps in the coming months to reposition the civil service and address workers’ welfare concerns.
He commended Governor Fubara for appointing five new permanent secretaries, commencing renovation of the State Secretariat Complex, and approving the employment of 5,000 teachers, describing the initiatives as commendable steps toward strengthening governance and service delivery in the State.
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