Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has received Vice President Kashim Shettima in Port Harcourt as the state hosts another high-profile federal engagement.
Shettima arrived at the Port Harcourt International Airport, where he was received by Governor Fubara and other government officials. The visit underscores the continued interaction between the Rivers State Government and the Federal Government.
The Vice President’s arrival comes against the backdrop of the 2026 Nigerian Army Day Celebration, which brought senior government officials, military commanders and other dignitaries to Rivers State.
During the Army Day activities in July, Shettima represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the grand finale of the celebration in Port Harcourt. The event focused on the Nigerian Army’s role in protecting the country and responding to evolving security threats.
The Federal Government used the occasion to reaffirm its commitment to strengthening the armed forces through investment in modern equipment, technology, intelligence and personnel welfare.
The renewed engagement is significant given Rivers State’s strategic importance to Nigeria’s economy. The state hosts major oil and gas infrastructure, while Port Harcourt remains an important commercial centre in the Niger Delta.
Fubara has previously praised the Nigerian Army for its operations against crude oil theft and other criminal activities, saying improved security around oil facilities could contribute to increased production and government revenue.
The governor has also stressed the importance of cooperation between the state government and security agencies in protecting residents and critical national assets.
The meeting between Fubara and Shettima therefore provides another opportunity for federal and state authorities to discuss issues of security, development and economic stability.
The latest visit also comes as Rivers continues to recover from a period of significant political turbulence that resulted in the temporary suspension of the state government in 2025 before Fubara was reinstated.
With Rivers remaining a key contributor to Nigeria’s oil economy and a strategically important state in the Niger Delta, continued cooperation between the federal and state governments is expected to remain important to maintaining stability and supporting economic activity.
