Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reiterated the commitment of his administration to advancing the well-being of Rivers people. He stated that this is why the Rumuodomaya Fire Service Sub-Station has been revitalised into an efficient and modern facility.

The governor assured that with the improved status, the Fire Service Station will offer prompt response to combating fire emergencies to safeguard lives and the property of residents of the Rumuodomaya community, Obio/Akpor and environs. Fubara spoke at the inauguration of the Rivers State Fire Service Sub-Station at Rumuodomaya in Obio/Akpor Local Council of the state on Friday.

The governor said he feels so excited to showcase to the world the third fire service station that has been unveiled within the past few days, which were initiated to make living safer for Rivers people.

Fubara said: “We can feel your support here. I want to also appreciate the support of the good people of Rivers State, who kept believing in us. We know that your trust is the right thing, and that you are standing on the side of truth. I want to assure you that we will continue to do what is right to make life better and advance the state.”

Inaugurating the project, an elder statesman, Chief Hanny Woko, said a state without functional fire service stations is partially a failed state because its citizens will only rely on the mercy of God to combat fire incidences.

Woko, who noted that the facility will secure lives and property within Rumuodomaya Community and environs, thanked Fubara for demonstrating genuine love to Ikwerre people in particular and Rivers people in general.

Providing the project description, Rivers State Commissioner for Duties, Dr. Samuel Anya, said the Rumuodomaya Fire Service Sub-Station was abandoned shortly after it was built by the administration of Chibuike Amaechi, explaining how Fubara ensured the sub-station became functional with the structures rehabilitated, providing 54 offices, staff quarters, brand new fire trucks, and water tank of 45,000 litres.

In his address, Head of Local Government Administration of Obio/Akpor Local Council, Mr. Ichechi Amadi, said the rehabilitated structures and newly purchased fire trucks will motivate personnel and improve their response capacity to fire incidences that had, hitherto, destroyed lives and property worth billions of naira for years.