Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has announced that his administration has successfully navigated the political challenges in the state, enabling him to provide focused leadership and governance to the people.
He made this declaration during a courtesy visit by members of the House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions, led by Chairman Mike Etaba, at Government House in Port Harcourt on Saturday.
In a statement released by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, on Sunday, Governor Fubara stated that his administration and the people of Rivers State have moved beyond the political issues that previously plagued the state.
He drew inspiration from a movie he had seen, explaining how the pressure from the political crisis had strengthened his commitment to serving the people, leading to positive impacts on their lives, according to The Punch.
Governor Fubara highlighted the empowerment of over 3,066 Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises through the N4 billion single-digit loan scheme launched in partnership with the Bank of Industry Limited on Friday as a testament to his administration’s efforts to enhance the state’s socio-economic development.
He stated, “As far as we are concerned, there are no political issues. I had seen a movie many years ago, entitled, ‘Devil’s Advocate.’ I believe some of you must have seen that movie too.
“One of the starring characters: Al Pacino said, that pressure makes some people retreat or fail, and to others, it makes them become focused on succeeding. We have chosen to be focused under this pressure.
“That is why we are moving ahead. That is why we are making a positive impact on the lives of our people. Governance is about the people. It is not about self.
“Governance is about touching the core needs of those people we are leading, and by the special grace of God, we are doing it.”
It is worth noting that Governor Fubara has been engaged in a political dispute with his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, which has led to the recent resignation of two commissioners, Prof. Zaccaeus Adangor, SAN, and Isaac Kamalu, who are believed to be loyal to Wike.