Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State emphasized that his administration is focused on fulfilling its mandate, prioritizing the welfare of the people, and safeguarding the state’s interests, rather than engaging in conflicts.
Speaking during the inauguration of a construction project for 20,000 housing units catering to low-income earners in Mbodo-Aluu, along International Airport Road in Ikwerre Local Government Area, the governor reiterated his commitment to service despite ongoing disputes with his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, and certain members of the state House of Assembly.
Despite the challenges, Governor Fubara underscored that his administration remains dedicated to righteous governance, emphasizing the importance of aligning actions with principles upheld before both God and the citizens. He further advocated for active citizen participation in governance, fostering a collaborative approach to address the needs of the state effectively.
He said, “For our people, I want to assure you, our government has nothing to do with fighting anybody.
“Our governance is to take care and defend our people. I can assure you here that this is the beginning of our service to the people of Rivers State.
“It is not service to the elite but to the poor and low income earners. Those are the people we want to stand with and we are standing with them from today.”
Fubara noted that his administration has started a new history with the 20,000 units of housing by giving new hope to Rivers people, particularly the poor.
He assured all that in a few months, the first phase of the project will be completed and the housing units allocated to low income earners through a transparent process.
“I want to also say it here, let it also be my own commitment that this facility, once it commences and gets to the stage of allotment, it will go to the rightful people and not one big man to allocate to his family.
“It will be transparent so that the targeted people will access and benefit from it,” he stated.
Fubara remarked that his administration has started reaping from its open door policy because opportunities like economic empowerment, access to housing and other benefits are now in the offing for the people.
He added, “First of all, we need to give our people hope and today, I believe that everybody in our dear state has seen that light.
“How did we come about this magic? We opened our doors for negotiation and opportunities, knowing that government cannot do it alone. We had to invite people that are ready to invest in our state.
“I make bold to say it, Rivers State is a safe haven for investment. What we are doing today is to let the world know it, and not what you hear in the media.
“I tell you that Rivers State is safe and secured for anybody anywhere to come and invest. Your investment is safe in our hands.”
