Rivers State governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed his profound gratitude and appreciation to the people of Rivers State over the show of solidarity and support demonstrated over his return to office after the end of emergency rule in the state.
Addressing newsmen shortly after inspection of some sections of Government House, Port Harcourt, on Friday, alongside his wife, the governor said the massive support base of the people was a demonstration of the bond between his administration and the people of Rivers State.
He assured of his continuous sustenance of the bond by doing what would benefit the state and thanked all stakeholders and authorities that contributed to the return of normalcy in the state.
“I know everyone wants to hear something from me. In fact you expected it when I landed from the aircraft.
“I am really humbled by what I saw at the Airport. I was briefed with pictures too on what happened here yesterday. Your reception really humbled me, because it shows love, confidence and solidarity.
“I want to say that it is not just the celebration, or the massive reception, by the number of people who came out to show solidarity, but a reaffirmation of the bond between this government and the people that we are serving.
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“I want to assure you that we will by the grace of God continue to do those things that made you people love us. I want to appreciate everyone and to say that we love you.”
Meanwhile on arrival at the domestic wing of the Port Harcourt International Airport, alongside his wife, Lady Valerie, Governor Fubara was received by his deputy, Prof. (Mrs.) Ngozi Odu, commissioners, leaders, serving and former members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, serving and former chairmen of Councils, stakeholders and well wishers.
