Rivers NCSU Celebrates 114 Years, Salutes Fubara’s Leadership
The Rivers State Council of the Nigeria Civil Service Union (NCSU) has celebrated the union’s 114th anniversary, reaffirming its commitment to workers’ welfare, solidarity, service and progress.
The anniversary, marked on Friday, October 23, 2026, commemorates 114 years of the union’s contributions to the advancement of workers and the promotion of their welfare.
In a goodwill message to mark the milestone, the Rivers State Council described the anniversary as a remarkable achievement, celebrating the resilience, dedication and commitment of members, both past and present, who have sustained the union over the years.
The council paid tribute to the union’s founding heroes, acknowledging their doggedness, sacrifices, courage and invaluable contributions in laying the foundation upon which the organisation stands today.
It also expressed appreciation to the administration of Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, commending his leadership and praying for continued wisdom, strength and grace for him in the service of the state.
The council further prayed for God's blessings upon all members of the Nigeria Civil Service Union, expressing hope that the organisation would continue to grow from strength to strength.
The anniversary celebration featured the governor as the special guest of honour.
The statement signed by the Rivers State Chairman of the union, Comrade Chukwuka Richman Osumah, and State Secretary, Comrade Osita Iroegbu, eulogised Governor Fubara for keeping faith with civil servants in the State.
The union, particularly reaffirmed its commitment to solidarity and the collective advancement of workers, while expressing optimism about a stronger union, a greater Rivers State and a better Nigeria.
The celebration ended with renewed calls for unity and commitment to the ideals of the union, encapsulated in its anniversary message: “Solidarity Forever!”
The union also reiterated its aspirations for greater NCSU, greater Rivers State, greater Nigeria, and greater workers for a greater future.
The anniversary celebration, which took place on Friday, October incidentally coincided with the birthday celebration of the State Chairman of the union, Comrade Chukwuka Richman Osumah, who used the occasion to salute the courage, hard work, commitment, and resilience of members of the union in the State, and urged them to continue to make meaningful contributions to the development of the State.
Osumah equally paid glowing tribute to the administration of Governor Fubara for demonstrating uncommon passion, zeal and determination to reposition the civil service and improve the wellbeing and welfare of workers.
