Gov Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers says that the associated advantages that come with holding a lofty position in government will not change his person.
Fubara made the remark on Tuesday while receiving some leaders and elders of the state who visited to congratulated him on his 50th birthday anniversary in Port Harcourt on Tuesday.
He also assured of his commitment to state development which, he said, he promised the people when he sought their mandate during his electioneering campaign.
According to him, I will remain committed to my vows made to Rivers people to completely put in place structures and projects that will transform the state to become what they dream of.
“I want to say that I will still be the Fubara that you know; power will not change me, I will still make sure that what I hold dear in life remains.
He added that he held God and respect for people very dear and would continue to maintain it.
Fubara said that power would come and go but he would remain the same, stating that with the support of the elders and leaders, the state would be transformed into an enviable one.
He said that definitely his administration would achieved it but in the case it did not completely, it would put in place the things that would drive the achievement with the support of the leaders.
‘’I will not do anything or act in any manner that will bring disgrace to myself or to every one of you who have decided and ready to sacrifice everything for us,’’ he said.
Fubara, however, said that he had never subscribed to celebrating birthdays but seeing leaders of the state gathered to celebrate him pulled out tears of joy from his eyes.
He expressed happiness for clocking 50 years, saying, ‘’it means that I have joined the league of the old men from today.’’
He also expressed gratitude to God for his divine grace in his life and family and thanks the leaders for making sacrifices to come to wish him well on his birthday.
In his remark, one of the leaders, Celestine Omehia, thanked God for installing Gov. Fubara, saying that he has delivered the state and its people from the hands of those bent on destroying it.
Omehia, who was the governor of the state from May 29, 2007 to Oct, 25. 2007, said it worth celebrating ‘’a patient and meticulous leader such as Fubara, loved by Nigerians,’’ on his 50th birthday.
He stated that Fubara had continued to prioritise the interest of the state and protected it.
The former Governor recounted the strength of faith in God that Fubara had demonstrated, and pledged the continued support of people to ensure the success of his administration.
Speaking also, the former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus, stated that ‘’as soon as the king is crowned, the kingmaker gives way to the king to perform his duties.’’
He said that amidst the brewing crisis, Rivers people and Nigerians were admiring and loving the character of steel and total trust in God demonstrated by Fubara, including forging unity, and inclusivity of the people.(NAN)
