The Rivers State government has addressed recent rumors alleging that Governor Siminalayi Fubara ordered the shutdown of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and other oil companies operating within the state. According to the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Warisenibo Joe Johnson, these claims are unfounded and have been described as "concocted propaganda" intended to mislead the public.
In the statement, the government emphasized Governor Fubara's commitment to lawful and constructive governance, asserting that he would not take any action that could disrupt the state's economic activities. Residents of Rivers State and Nigerians at large have been urged to disregard the report as fake news.