Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has called on the church and people of the state to continue to pray for him as he begins a new phase of his administration.
The governor’s appeal was made during a thanksgiving service at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Opobo Town, his first public appearance since the six-month state of emergency was lifted.
Fubara, who resumed his official duties last Thursday, stated that prayer has been a source of immense strength for him and his family.
He explained that his visit to the church was a private one to express gratitude to God for his faithfulness.
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“We cannot thank God enough as a family. Our being here is private; we came simply to worship in our home church. When my story ends, this church will lead me to my next journey.
“So, it is important that I come here to say thank you quietly before the Almighty God for what He has done, what He is doing, and what He will continue to do, not just for me and my family, but for this State and Nigeria”, he said.
The governor also used the occasion to thank the people of Opobo for their prayers and intercessions on his behalf, saying their efforts had yielded positive results.
He likened prayers to “deposits in a bank whose dividends manifest in due season.”
Additionally, Fubara spoke about the importance of peace, noting that it is the “greatest gift anyone can wish for.”
He urged everyone to hold peace dear as a symbol of unity and a foundation for the progress of the state, aligning his message with the observance of the International Day of Peace.
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He reaffirmed his dedication to serving the people of Rivers and asked for their ongoing support.
Special prayers were offered for the governor, his family, his administration, and the prosperity of the state.
The governor was accompanied by his wife, Lady Valerie Siminalayi Fubara, his Chief of Staff, Dr Edison Ehie, and other notable officials and stakeholders.
