Title: Gov. Fubara Promises Key Projects For Bonny In 2026 Date Published: 20 December 2025 Description: Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has assured the Bonny Kingdom of accelerated infrastructure development, pledging that critical projects will be delivered in Grand Bonny before the end of the first quarter of 2026 to address years of neglect.The governor gave the assurance on Saturday during a grand reception organised in his honour by the Amanyanabo of Bonny Kingdom, King Edward Asimini William Dappa Pepple III, Perekule XI, and the Bonny Chiefs Council.Governor Fubara was in the ancient kingdom to attend the Iria ceremony of Her Majesty, Queen Paula Tamunoipirinye Pepple, wife of the monarch, which took place at Ikuba Square.Addressing traditional rulers and members of the Chiefs Council, the governor stressed that Bonny’s strategic status as a global economic hub demanded a stronger and more visible government presence to complement the activities of multinational firms, particularly Nigeria LNG (NLNG).“Bonny has expanded. It needs internal roads and more economic activities. NLNG is here, and the government needs to be here too,” Gov. Fubara said.He announced plans to construct new internal road networks, execute shoreline protection projects to tackle erosion, and roll out initiatives aimed at stimulating local economic activities to ensure sustainable growth in the Kingdom.“Before the end of the first quarter of 2026, you will see and feel the presence of the Rivers State Government here,” the governor assured.Reviewing his time in office, Gov. Fubara described the first 23 months of his administration as turbulent, noting that political instability had slowed the pace of governance and service delivery.“Twenty-three months of my administration has been faced with challenges. The instruments meant for effective governance are the same ones making things difficult. It has never been our desire to deny our people the feel of government,” he said.Despite the challenges, the governor noted that his administration had recorded positive outcomes from inherited projects in Bonny, particularly in the education sector, and pledged to scale up development efforts across the kingdom.“I believe you are already seeing good results from some of the projects. But that is just the beginning,” he added.Governor Fubara also paid glowing tribute to King Edward Asimini William Dappa Pepple III, Perekule XI, for his support during what he described as the most difficult moments of his administration, and accepted a traditional title of Amaopusenibo of Bonny Kingdom conferred on him during the visit, describing the honour as a call to greater service.“Our relationship is not based on benefits; it is pure and natural. Chieftaincy is a call to duty to Bonny and Rivers State. I will not let you down,” he said, urging leaders to view leadership as a sacred trust.Earlier in his remarks,King Edward Asimini William Dappa Pepple III, Perekule XI, said the kingdom seized the opportunity of the governor’s visit for the Iria ceremony to formally receive him, noting that the concerns presented by the Chiefs Council reflected the development needs of the people.The chairman of the Bonny Chiefs Council, Se-Alabo Lt. Col. (rtd.) Dagogo Soala Wilcox, who spoke on behalf of the kingdom, expressed delight at hosting the governor and commended him for appointing several Ibani sons and daughters into key positions in his administration, while outlining priority development areas requiring urgent state government intervention.Meanwhile, Gov. Fubara was earlier in Buguma City in Asari-Toru Local Government Area to pay his last respect to the late mother of Hon. Ojukaye Flag Amachree, late Hon. Mrs. Agbani Roseline Amachree. Attached Images: f3fe29a0bb727b2333115ecb8f49b8a8cde411162119707f53cc3cd07037b45b.jpg Attached Video: None