Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has attributed the state’s conquer latest political crises to divine intervention, acknowledging God as the last word liberator of the state and its folks.

Governor Fubara shared these reflections through the Christmas Ballad hosted by former Governor Dr. Peter Odili at his residence in Previous GRA, Port Harcourt, on Friday night.

Reflecting on the political challenges, Governor Fubara said that the disaster supplied him with new insights into management.

He added that the unwavering help of Rivers folks strengthened his resolve to view the challenges as stepping stones fairly than obstacles.

“And never simply because I need to settle for it, I get stronger on this course day-after-day after I take a look at the help I get from the true Rivers folks.

“So, it’s not me being sturdy. My energy is drawn from each considered one of you that’s right here. You gave me encouragement; you do the work for me; you make the requires me. So, why gained’t I arise for you.

“However we additionally imagine strongly that the last word sport changer, the last word liberator, and the last word fighter stays God Almighty. And since we’ve got Him on our aspect, victory is assured,” Fubara stated.

The governor expressed optimism for 2025, assuring residents of a affluent 12 months marked by progress and higher governance.

He famous the latest Christmas celebrations as an indication of brighter days forward for Rivers State.

Governor Fubara additionally emphasised the significance of sustaining integrity in governance, pledging to keep away from actions that might tarnish the state’s popularity.

He acknowledged the steadfastness of true leaders and well-meaning residents who resisted pressures to give up to tyranny.

“I need to thank everybody, and I guarantee you that we’ll proceed to run a authorities that can uplift the picture of the State. We is not going to be tyrants.

“We are going to keep in mind that what we’re doing right here at this time is a shift job and that sooner or later, our time can be up, and we’ll go away for one more individual to take over.

“And what’s essential is to permit the machine to maintain operating successfully in order that when the opposite individual comes, he continues with that steam for progress within the state. So, I thank everybody of you in your help,” he stated.

Former leaders and key figures on the occasion praised Governor Fubara’s management.

Speaker of the Rivers State Home of Meeting, Rt. Hon. Victor Oko-Jumbo, credited the governor for uplifting resilience through the political turmoil that rocked the meeting.

Equally, former Minister of Transport, Dr. Abiye Sekibo, applauded Fubara for mixing his management fashion with the qualities of Dr. Peter Odili, making Rivers folks proud.

Dr. Peter Odili, in his welcome tackle, counseled Governor Fubara for demonstrating fortitude and management throughout what he described as an pointless combat over the soul of the state.

He stated Fubara’s management had restored governance stability and improved the lives of civil servants and residents, akin to the interval earlier than he left workplace in 2007.

Justice Mary Odili introduced presents to Governor Fubara and his household, acknowledging his important contributions as an emancipator for Rivers State. She pledged her household’s continued help for his administration.

In a vote of thanks, Justice Adolphus Enebeli (retired), Chairman of the Rivers State Impartial Electoral Fee (RSIEC), praised the Odili household for fostering unity by way of the gathering.

He additionally counseled Governor Fubara’s humility and dedication to the state, calling on leaders to proceed supporting his administration for the collective progress of Rivers State.