WATCH THE VIDEO HERE Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said that the political turmoil in the state is divinely orchestrated to fulfill God’s purpose of achieving political freedom and economic growth for Rivers. He made this declaration during a thanksgiving service honoring the appointment of His Royal Majesty, Eze Chike Worlu Wodo, as Chairman of the Rivers State Traditional Rulers Council. The governor emphasized that because of God’s active involvement, what many believed would overwhelm him and his team has instead resulted in renewed energy and focus in addressing the state’s affairs. Governor Fubara reiterated his unwavering commitment to governance and his deep faith in God, relying on divine wisdom and guidance to ensure that posterity recognizes his administration as one that stood firmly on the side of God. He said, “I also believe that what you are calling trouble is not trouble to me. I see it as God’s purpose for a new direction for our State. He particularly expressed delight to have joined with the family of the royal father to present their thanksgiving to God, as according to him, it aligns with the commitment of his administration. He noted the energy with which Eze Chike Worlu Wodo had danced in gratitude before God, and likened it to how King David in the Bible danced before God without being ashamed. “It is one of the credits that made God to love King David so much. He glorified God in a special way. He was not ashamed, and God loved him. I am happy and honestly speaking, I am really humbled that at this age and as a traditional ruler, you still reverence God highly. God will continue to lift you above human imagination. “I am happy being in the presence of God today, more especially worshipping in one of the living churches in Nigeria and the world. “I have to say that there is nothing as important like thanking God. Even when the situation looks unclear, thanksgiving brings assurance and a clearer picture of the situation. “And I join this family this morning to thank God with you and to assure our people that because God is what we have kept in front, our story will end in praises.”overnor Fubara enjoined the church to continue to pray for his administration and the entire peace of the State without relenting
The service took place at the Shepherd’s Hill Parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) in the Mgbuoba Community of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area on Sunday, where Governor Fubara was also presented with copies of the Holy Bible by the parish leadership.
assurance of abiding presence, and offers a clearer picture of what pathway to navigate through any situation.