Rivers govt denies owing Nigerian Legion

Rivers State Government has declared that it has no financial indebtedness to the state chapter of the Nigerian Legion.
In a statement signed by Juliana Masi, Head, Information and Public Relations Unit, Office of the Secretary to the State Government, on Sunday, the government said that Governor Siminalayi Fubara had redeemed all financial pledges made during the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance celebration.
It emphasised that there is no outstanding financial obligation owed to the legionnaires, stressing its commitment to their welfare.
The statement reads: “The Rivers State Government wishes to clarify that it has no outstanding financial obligation to the Nigerian Legion, Rivers S...