Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has shared a personal experience that brought him to tears.
During the inauguration of the Nyeweali Akpor Kingdom’s new palace and the residential quarters for King Eze Levi Amos Oriebe—facilities built and furnished by his administration—he expressed his joy over how his government had made a positive impact on people’s lives.
Despite the ongoing political challenges, he emphasized that the people of Rivers will emerge stronger and urged them to stay peaceful and law-abiding.
Governor Fubara recounted that 10 months ago, during the flag-off of reconstruction work on the Okania-Ogbogoro Road in Obi Akpor Local Government Area, the community had requested him to build the palace.
He said: “I was really touched to the point that I had a few drops of tears when the Royal Father was speaking, and he said, ‘for over 200 years that the Akpor Kingdom has existed, it functioned without a palace.
“But, God doesn’t make mistakes. Maybe, He left it for our administration to fulfill so that we will be part of history forever and ever in Akpor Kingdom.”
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Fubara said further: “We did not just build the palace, but we also provided a personal residence for the Nyeweali, knowing fully well that the palace belongs to everyone, but at the end of his tenure or when call of nature comes, his family definitely, will not be here.
“So, after living in a fine beautiful place, what happens to the family? We have to provide a place for him. I want you to note that we did not end this project by building just the palace, but we went further to provide the Eze his own personal residence, so that when he leaves, he can enjoy the comfort that he is already enjoying here at this moment.”
The governor encouraged his numerous supporters to remain undeterred by recent developments in the state.
He urged them to stay hopeful, reminding them that God does not begin something only to let it be stopped halfway.
He said: “I want to say to our teeming supporters, I know some of you; your spirits are high, some of you, your spirits are low. But, I want to assure you one important fact of life: God does not start a thing and end halfway.
“It doesn’t matter what the situation might be today, I assure you that we will come up again stronger and better. Continue to follow my footstep, and that footstep remains, the path of peace. We need it because if anything happens, we are the greatest losers.
“Our concern for this State is not because of our own profit, but the total well-being of Rivers State. So, I appeal to everyone of you: be law abiding. I will not encourage any act of disobedience or any act of violence. But that is not to say that we will support evil. We will never support evil.”
Fubara stated that his administration is committed to good governance and will remain steadfast in its promise to deliver impactful, people-centered development projects on an ongoing basis.
“Our projects, our services will continue to be those ones that would touch the hearts, the souls, and the spirits of our people. And we will not, no matter the circumstances surrounding our situation, renege on that promise that we made to the good people of Rivers State.”
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