Governor Siminalayi Fubara speaking during the statewide broadcast
* Urges reconciliation
By John Egie
Reinstated governor of Rivers State, HE Siminalayi Fubara has said that nothing has been irretrievably lost during the six months he lost reins of governance of the state following the suspension of all democratic structures by President Bola Tinubu.
The governor made the remark during a state wide broadcast yesterday as he resumed duty following the lift of the emergency rule imposed by President Tinubu.
He assured that there remained ample opportunity for necessary adjustments, continued reconciliation, and inclusiveness and urged Rivers people to remember that the highest investment in procuring peace is cheaper than the lowest cost of prosecuting a war.
” Let us, therefore, embrace this moment as a fresh beginning. Let us work together with renewed hope and determination to build a stronger, more peaceful and prosperous Rivers State. I assure you that we will continuously work towards ensuring that we carry everyone along.”
He recalled the credible milestones his administration had achieved in infrastructure, education, healthcare, and other key sectors over the last two years and re emphasised that the
immediate responsibility of his administration was to return to the path of governance and development by completing the projects that were on ground by ensuring that none of them is starved of funds or neglected, thereby reviving the state’s economy, protecting lives and property, and improving the wellbeing of all Rivers people.
” I commit to working harmoniously with the Rivers State House of Assembly to recover lost grounds and accelerate the social and economic advancement of our dear State. I also renew my pledge to serve with the fear of God, humility and a high sense of duty.
” I wish to sincerely thank you, the resilient people of Rivers State, for your patience, courage, and peaceful conduct during the six months of emergency rule.
” I also extend appreciation to all stakeholders, religious leaders, traditional rulers, civil society groups, political actors, women groups, youths, concerned citizens at home and abroad, and well-wishers whose prayers and support sustained us through the challenging period.
” Above all, let us draw strength from our shared identity as Rivers people. Our diversity is our greatest asset, and our unity the strongest guarantee of our future. We must rise above bitterness and division and channel our energies into rebuilding trust, fostering inclusiveness, and securing a peaceful and prosperous State for all.
” Once again, I thank and appreciate our Father, Mr President, His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR for his timely intervention and dedication to ensuring the restoration of peace and stability in our State.
” 1 also thank our Leader, His Excellency Nyesom Ezenwo Wike CON, the Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory for committing to the prompt resolution of the political impasse in the State.
” I also wish to express my profound thanks to the President of the Senate His Excellency Senator Godswill Akpabio; the Speaker of the House of Representatives, His Excellency Dr. Abbas Tajudeen; and the distinguished members of the National Assembly for the role they all played in the resolution of the matter.
” I thank the Honourable Speaker and all members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, respected elders, stakeholders and all concerned citizens for working together to resolve our differences and ensuring peace and harmony in our State.
” Finally, I call on all citizens of Rivers State, regardless of political, religious, or ethnic affiliation, to join hands in rebuilding our beloved State and securing a future of dignity and progress for everyone. In all, I give glory to the Almighty God”, the governor said.
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