My Vision For Rivers Is Not To Have One Man As The Centre Point – Fubara

…Says, judiciary remains last hope of common man

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has said that his vision and concern for Rivers State is not about building one person, or encouraging one person to be the centre point of the state.

This was as he expressed faith and confidence in the nation’s Judiciary, saying it remains the last hope of the common man.

Fubara particularly expressed appreciation to the judiciary for its assuring strides, and advised Nigerians to keep the faith alive and refuse to be swayed negatively by recent happenings.

The Governor who spoke at the State School 11 Field in Obibi Umuogba community, venue of the inauguration of the 14.1km Umuakali-Eberi-Omodu Road project in Omuma Local Government Area on Saturday, his focus and vision for Rivers State is about building men and women so that development will come rapid and fast in every Local Government.

He described the road project as very significant to the people of Omuma as it serves as the most connecting route to communities in Omuma Local Government Area, and neighbouring Abia State.

Fubara said that a major jinx has been broken in the area because it was a place where the development fortunes of the entire area was left in the hands of one member of a community.

He asserted that, now a diverse number of people are being empowered to collectively work together to speed up the rural transformation agenda in the area, adding that it was such success that has manifested as liberation for the people of Omuma Local Government Area who now determine and drive their development, collectively.

In the words of Fubara; “This Local Government was under a siege by one person. But today, you can see the liberation. You can even see the excitement in the faces of everyone here. The Chairman said it all, and if you could remember when I came for campaign, I said it. Thank God for social and electronic media that recorded me saying it.

“And I think today, what I said about a year ago has come to manifest. People are beginning to see the reason why we should not for any reason put our lives, and depend on just one person for our development.

“This Local Government that you are witnessing, that is celebrating the joy of our governance, is one Local Government that has been left behind for so many years. But today, I can assure you that what we have started to do, and with what you are going to do, this Local Government will not be the same again,” he assured.

He continued; “This project we are about to inaugurate today is a 14.1 kilometer project. It is a project that starts from Eberi, in fact for me, it is an inter-state project because it takes you from Rivers State to Abia State, and you can imagine the significance of this project”.

Fubara said that with the road constructed and delivered, Omuma people can easily access Abia State to carry out economic, social and cultural activities with minimal maintenance cost on their vehicles.

He said; “This is what we call governance for the people. So, we want to thank God for giving us the strength, opportunity to fulfil this promise that we made to Omuma people during campaign. It is not about me. I am not the one doing it with my resources. It is just that I am the one managing and directing the affairs of the State. So, the government that I represent will make sure that these things are done.

“And when the credit comes, don’t say it is Fubara, say it’s the administration. It’s not about me because I am just at the head. So, we are doing what we are supposed to do for the people,” he said.

The Governor announced that the State Government will take over the rehabilitation of the dilapidated school, health centre, General Hospital, and also scoop internal roads for reconstruction.

While performing the inauguration, Governor of Bauchi State and Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum, Senator Bala Mohammed, expressed profound joy over the success of governance in Rivers State despite the fierce political antagonism against Governor Fubara.

Mohammed, particularly said that he felt his day made and his year ending on a good note owing to what he had witnessed at Omuma, which serves as a renewed hope for Nigeria.

In the words of Mohammed; “My day is made and ended very well for me to have found myself here in the midst of the hope for Nigeria. The hope for Nigeria because of the good governance that is being established. Governor Siminalayi Fubara is not only simple, sincere, very polite and quiet person, but a performer per excellence.

“Mr Governor, I am sorry that I underestimated you. When you told me that there is no need to join issues, there is no need to be worried, and that you were never provoked, I have seen the attestation of that today, because in the midst of all the distractions, I have seen works being done.

“I was watching on television and I am seeing the impact mentioned by the Commissioner for Works on this road, and the drama as a literary scientist, I have really understood the departure, the social impact, the change of mindset, the re-grooming or restoration of the glory of Rivers State as the cradle of modern politics in Nigeria,” he said.

Earlier, while providing the project description, Rivers State Commissioner for Works, Mr Elloka Tasie-Amadi, said the Umuakali-Eberi Road Project is 14.1km long, 7.4meters wide, beneficial in enhancing movement, socio-economic activities and improving the well-being of the people.

In his welcome remarks, Chairman of Omuma Local Government Area, Promise Reginald, expressed gratitude to Governor Fubara for his inclusive project delivering policy that has given greater hope and sense of belonging to Omuma people.