Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State assured that the ongoing political turmoil in the state has not deterred his commitment to governance.
Speaking during a meeting with members of the House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions led by Chairman Mike Etaba, Fubara emphasized that, from his administration’s standpoint and the perspective of Rivers people, the crisis holds no significant sway.
Drawing from a movie analogy he once watched, “Devil’s Advocate,” Fubara likened the pressure from the political crisis to a catalyst that has fortified his dedication to serving the people.
He expressed, “As far as we are concerned, there are no political issues,” affirming his administration’s unwavering focus amidst adversity.
He emphasized that governance transcends personal interests, emphasizing the importance of making a positive impact in the lives of the citizenry.
Fubara referred to the empowerment of about 3,066 Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) when he kicked-off the N4bn single digit loan scheme in conjunction with the Bank of Industry (BOI) Limited on Friday, as one way his administration was improving the socio-economic dynamics of the state.
“That is touching the lives of our people. It is not supporting them for selfish reasons.
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It is not giving contract because I want somebody to fight somebody in my community. No. This is empowering the economy of the masses and the State.
“Our focus is that, no matter what anybody is doing anywhere, we are not going to lose focus. We want to leave here better than we had met it.
And we want to also leave here without fear of anything.”
Fubara in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Nelson Chukwudi, said it was more desirable for a public leader to relish in the accolades from the majority of the people.