Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has urged leaders and stakeholders in Ogoniland to embrace unity and put aside internal differences in the interest of collective progress.
The governor made the call in a message to mark the 2026 Ogoni Day celebration, observed annually on January 4. His message was conveyed in a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Communications, Dr Honour Sirawoo.
Fubara described Ogoni Day as a powerful symbol of the people’s resilience, identity and decades-long struggle for environmental justice, equity and self-determination. He paid tribute to the Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) for its commitment to peaceful advocacy and principled engagement over the years.
According to the governor, MOSOP’s efforts succeeded in drawing global attention to the challenges of environmental degradation, human rights abuses and social injustice in Ogoniland and the wider Niger Delta region.
He commended the Ogoni people for their sacrifices and perseverance, urging them to remain an active and respected force in Nigeria’s socio-political and democratic journey. Fubara noted that the annual celebration offers an opportunity to reflect on past struggles while renewing commitment to shared values and aspirations.
The governor stressed that unity within MOSOP and across Ogoni communities remains vital to advancing the collective interests of the people, particularly at a time when the Federal Government is engaging in dialogue to address long-standing concerns and developmental challenges in the area.
Fubara also reaffirmed the Rivers State Government’s support for a united Ogoni people, assuring that his administration will continue to back initiatives that promote peace, dialogue, reconciliation and sustainable development in Ogoniland and across the state.
Fubara Calls for Unity, Reaffirms Commitment to Ogoni Cause
