Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara has described the ongoing crisis in the State as God’s purpose to politically emancipate the state and ensure economic growth and development.The Governor said God’s involvement in the matter had disappointed his enemies, who thought it would overwhelmed him and his team.He boasted that they had been more energised in steering the affairs of the state resolutely......See Full Story>>.....See Full Story>>
The Governor in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Nelson Chukwudi, spoke on Sunday at the Special Thanksgiving Service organized in honour of His Royal Majesty, Eze Chike Worlu Wodo, Eze Oha Apara IV, to celebrate his appointment as the Chairman of Rivers State Traditional Rulers’ Council (RSTRC).The service was held at the Shepherd’s Hill Parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) at Mgbuoba Community in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area on Sunday, where Governor Fubara was also presented with copies of the Holy Bible by the leadership of the parish.
Fubara said he would continue to stick to the fear of God, depend on Him for wisdom, direction and grace.
He said: “I also believe that what you are calling trouble is not trouble to me. I see it as God’s purpose for a new direction for our State.“He has taken us higher, right from the first day, which is why, rather than getting weak, we are getting stronger and bolder everyday.“We want to finish our work, and our story will be those who led with the fear of God. We might not be perfect in everything, but at the end, there should be a reason why the angels should not allow our bodies to be taken by the devil.”
Fubara highlighted the importance of thanksgiving saying “it brings assurance of God’s abiding presence, and offers a clearer picture of what pathway to navigate through any situation”.The governor acknowledged the energy with which Eze Chike Worlu Wodo danced in gratitude to God, and likened it to how King David in the Bible danced before God.He said: “It is one of the credits that made God to love King David so much. He glorified God in a special way. He was not ashamed, and God loved him. I am happy and honestly speaking, I am really humbled that at this age and as a traditional ruler, you still reverence God highly. God will continue to lift you above human imagination.
“I am happy being in the presence of God today, more especially worshiping in one of the living churches in Nigeria and the world.“I have to say that there is nothing as important like thanking God. Even when the situation looks unclear, thanksgiving brings assurance and a clearer picture of the situation.“And I join this family this morning to thank God with you and to assure our people that because God is what we have kept in front, our story will end in praises.”
Fubara urged the church to continue to pray for his administration and the entire peace of the state without relenting.He insisted that things might look tough from physical perspective, but “God does not work like men and His purpose will prevail, notwithstanding the time it takes”.He said: “And the secret of our administration is just one thing: your prayers. The quiet and secret prayers that you give for us in your closets count.
“I can tell you, there is no prayer that God does not answer. It is like depositing money in the bank. So, I want to thank you, assure you that we will continue to uphold the fear of God in everything we do. We can assure you that.”Fubara donated N100million to the church to support their work of evangelism and to serve as memorial in honour of Eze Chike Worlu Wodo in the parish.The Chairman of Rivers State Traditional Rulers’ Council (RSTRC) and Eze Oha Apara IV, His Royal Majesty, Eze Chike Worlu Wodo, said since his birth 78 years ago, God had led him through one victory to another amidst the challenges of life, adding that he was in church to thank God for such benevolence.
Eze Wodo particularly thanked Governor Fubara for giving him the appointment and several levels of support, which he said counted as part of the blessings enjoyed in life.He pledged to sustain support for Governor Fubara to ensure the success of his administration.