By Daniel Abia, P/Harcourt
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has urged the church and people of the state to remain steadfast in prayers as he begins a renewed journey of governance.
The Governor, who resumed official duties last Thursday following the expiration of the six-month emergency rule, said prayers had been the pillar of his strength and would remain critical as he works to fulfill his mandate to the people.
Fubara made the appeal on Sunday at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Opobo Town, headquarters of Opobo/Nkoro Local Government Area, where he attended a thanksgiving service—his first public outing since returning to office.
The service, part of the “2025 Harvest of Divine Possibilities” thanksgiving, also doubled as a personal moment of gratitude. The Governor explained that his mission was simply to return thanks to God for His faithfulness toward his family, Rivers State, and Nigeria.
“I am here together with my wife this first Sunday after the suspension of the state of emergency. 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 thanked the people of Opobo for their years of fasting and intercession on his behalf, stressing that their prayers had yielded results. He likened prayers to deposits in a bank whose dividends manifest in due season.
Fubara also underscored the importance of peace in fostering unity and development, aligning his remarks with the commemoration of the International Day of Peace.
“The greatest gift anyone can wish for is peace. Peace in the home prevents sickness and worry. Peace in the community attracts development. Peace within yourself promotes good health. Truly, peace is the most important thing. I urge everyone to hold peace dear as a symbol of unity and a foundation for the progress of our dear state,” he added.
