The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has applauded President Bola Tinubu for brokering peace between the suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.

The NYCN believes President Tinubu’s intervention will usher in a new era of development and peace in Rivers State.

It, however, called on the President to take further steps by facilitating the full reinstatement of Governor Fubara and affected lawmakers.

In a statement by the NYCN President and Secretary, Board of Trustees, Amb. Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo, he tasked political stakeholders in the state to work together to rebuild trust and confidence in government.

According to him, the Council sees this peace accord as a teachable moment for political actors and youths to prioritize dialogue, unity, and mutual respect, affirming its readiness to partner with governments in promoting peaceful engagement and conflict resolution mechanisms

He said: “By personally brokering peace between these two influential sons of Rivers State, President Tinubu has once again proven that he is a leader driven by a sincere desire to ensure peace, security, and prosperity across all regions of Nigeria.

“The reconciliation between Chief Wike and Sir Fubara marks a new dawn for the oil-rich Rivers State. The National Youth Council of Nigeria strongly believes that this truce will usher in a new era of comprehensive and overwhelming development across the state. It will translate to peace not only among political actors but in the hearts of the people and in every nook and cranny of the state.

Rivers State, known for its immense contributions to the economic survival of Nigeria through its oil and gas resources, cannot afford to be engulfed in avoidable political crisis. The state must remain a beacon of progress, peace, and productivity.

“Therefore, the NYCN believes that the intervention of Mr. President has not only saved Rivers State from descending into political chaos but has placed the state back on the pedestal of development, inclusion, and responsible governance.

“With this newly established peace, we are confident that governance will return fully to the people. Public resources and state institutions can now be redirected towards providing services, creating jobs, building infrastructure, and fostering youth development. Peace is the bedrock of every thriving democracy, and now that Rivers State has found that peace, we call on all stakeholders to consolidate it by working together to rebuild trust and confidence in government

“We therefore respectfully urge President Bola Tinubu to take the next bold and unifying steps. Now that peace has been brokered and hostilities put behind us, the National Youth Council of Nigeria calls on President Tinubu to facilitate the full reinstatement of Sir Siminalayi Fubara as the Executive Governor of Rivers State. This gesture will serve as a symbol of reconciliation and healing, allowing the Governor to continue his mandate and deliver on the promises made to the people.”

Amb. Sukubo also made a case for the reinstatement of all lawmakers of the Rivers State House of Assembly who were affected by the political rift.

The President noted that a united legislative arm is crucial not only for the stability of the state government but for the effective implementation of policies that benefit the masses.

He reaffirmed NYCN’s commitment to collaborating with the federal and state governments to promote peace, unity, and development through peaceful engagement and conflict resolution.