Rivers Zero Crime Initiative, A Collective Responsibility – Fubara

The Rivers State Government has assured that it would continue to collaborate with security agencies to ensure the state remains safe and a happy place to dwell in.
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, stated this during the inauguration of Rivers Zero Crime Initiative at Dr. Obi Wali International Conference Centre in Port Harcourt, yesterday.
Fubara, who spoke through his Deputy, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu, expressed gratitude to the police for the work they were doing to tame crime and criminality in the state.
He noted that the issue of Zero Crime should be a collective one, involving all the Armed Forces, civilians, all groups, faith-based organisations and all non-governmental organisations and the government.
“We have to do it together, we require collective synergy to pull our energy together and fight the fight, and like the CP also said when you see something, say something, because when you see something and say nothing you are encouraging criminality”, Fubara said.
According to the State Chief Executive, “confidentiality is key, because sometimes, people want to volunteer information, but they are scared of the outcome”.
He commended the CP who has assured of protecting the identity of anyone who comes up with useful information to nip crime in the bud.
“I am satisfied with CP Emeka for his resolve in fighting crime and criminality and he demonstrates it every day by unfolding new ideas, and we know as you continue in Port Harcourt you will continue to unfold these ideas that will cumulate to a safer, happier and more comfortable Rivers State”, the governor said.
“Let us come together and change the narrative to something much better, in the last few months we have had about three international conferences here, which tells us that people have the confidence that they are safe here. I believe that we shall sustain that so that more and more people doing business here and working here can prosper more, and I believe that this is achievable”, Fubara further stressed.
In his remarks, the state Commissioner of Police, Dr Polycarp Nwonyi, expressed gratitude to the governor for the key role he played to ensure that the Rivers Zero Crime initiative becomes a success.
He noted that all hands must be on deck to rid the state of all forms of criminality.