– Promises to Remain Focused to Deliver on Good Governance

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has acknowledged that it is the grace of God upholding his administration and will thereby not disappoint the people of Rivers State God has charged him to watch over.

Speaking as Special Guest during the 100 years centenary celebration of the First African Church Mission, Holy Trinity Cathedral in Old Port Harcourt Township on Sunday, Governor Fubara admitted that as an ardent believer in Christ and Knight of the Church of Nigeria, he would remain focused to provide dedicated good services to Rivers people.

The Governor who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Tammy Danagogo, said, “I congratulate you for 100 years of contributing to the development of Rivers State; and serving and working for the body of Christ.

“As a knight and ardent believer in Christ, I truly appreciate your efforts in the spiritual, moral and physical growth and development of the state. We are aware that what is sustaining this government is the grace and power of God. I am conscious of the fact that it is the grace of God that first brought me to office and also keeping me. That is why I am looking onto God to do what he has sent me to do in Rivers State,” he noted.

He stressed that most of the agitations by the former LGA chairmen, the former House of Assembly members and their cronies are mere distractors aimed at distracting him.

“We are aware of these attempts to make us lose focus so when 2027 comes, they would say, what has he achieved?

“But I am focused on God and focused to deliver the dividends of democracy to the people of Rivers. I am focused to ensure the cardinal goals of this administration within the next four years are achieved – in education, healthcare, agriculture, housing and infrastructural development”, he maintained.

The Governor noted that he will not spend the people’s resources to over celebrate the evidence of works done but rather will allow the people observe and testify of the quiet revolution of development in the state.

“Only on Friday, we flagged off the smart Port City in Eleme LGA to resuscitate the Garden City effect in other parts of the state as well as the TAF City under construction at the corridors of the international airport. I assure you that in addition to developments in healthcare, education, agriculture, infrastructure and others, we will develop new cities that benefit all Rivers people.

“Our request from you is to keep praying for the Governor, the government and the state. We know that it is the prayer of the faithful that is sustaining the government and we will not be tired as you keep praying. The mandate given to us will be used judiciously.

The Governor supported the celebration with a token of ₦30 million for the construction of support offices by the Church.

The Primate of the First African Church Mission, His Eminence, Most Rev. Sunday Matilukuro, speaking from a sermon titled, ‘A New Song’, said God is always ready to do new things in the lives of His children, adding that whenever a new thing happens in the life of man, a new song often emerges.

He admonished the Church to contribute their innovative ideas as well as step up their commitment and dedication as a foundation to be remembered like the founding fathers who laid a legacy for everyone to enjoy now.

“The founding fathers Rev. G. A. Oke, Bro. Fenibo Brown and Bro Stephen Ugoji Jaja, played prominent roles in 1923/1924 which culminated into the founding of this place, then UNA Holy Trinity Parish. The three of them have gone to be with the Lord, many others built upon the foundation they laid, that is why you and I are here today to celebrate the end of a century and to thank God for seeing us to the beginning of another century. What are you going to contribute to ensure the church grows more and more in the second century?”, he asked.

Speaking to the Governor, he admonished him to remain bold and courageous and keep doing the will of God.

Joshua 1:3-8,says, be bold and courageous. Keep doing the will of God. Rule with the fear of God, you will surmount all the obstacles ahead of you. All the mountains standing on his way, God will destroy them. Be bold and courageous. It is God that takes one to the top and brings another down. This is a new beginning, he emphasized.

Juliana Masi
Head Press Unit
Office of the Secretary to the State Government

25/08/2024