RIVERS STATE GOVERNOR SIMINALAYI FUBARA’S 50TH BIRTHDAY: MINISTRY OF HEALTH DECLARES ONE WEEK FREE MEDICAL SURGERIES
By Emeka Amaefula
The 50th birthday anniversary of Rivers state Governor Siminalayi Fubara on Tuesday 28th of January 2025 took a different turn as early in the Morning the Governor was woken up by the surprise presence of top politicians and clergy men, who all came with gift items and birthday cake as a they arrived Government House Port Harcourt. While these stakeholders were praying for the well-being of the Governor, the state and entire, and the nation the radio airwaves were all filled with Birthday wishes from many associations, and high profile politicians and other individuals who all expressed their love for the most peaceful Governor in Nigeria. Not left out in the radio news item which announced that the Ministry of Health headed by Dr. Adaeze Oreh as Commissioner has thrown the gates of Government Hospitals open for medical related surgeries and free medical examinations to all citizens and residents of Rivers state.
Inside the Government House there were a lot of glasses clicking and choice wines flowing as the Rivers state Governor announced to his guests that he is not used to celebrating his birthday ” I want to say that I will still be the Fubara that you know; power will not change me. I will still make sure that what I hold dear in life remains, which is God and my respect for people. I will continue to maintain it. Power comes, power will go, but I will still remain the Fubara that you know. With your support that Rivers state we all yearn for. We will definitely even if we don’t get it completely. We will put those things in place that will channel and drive us to that Rivers state with your support.”
Speaking further at the birthday prayer session Rivers state Governor Siminalayi Fubara said “That is the only that I know I can assure you. I will not do anything, act in any manner that will bring disgrace to myself or to everyone of you that I have decided to sacrifice everything for us. This morning is my birthday. It is not a morning to discuss politics. It is morning to say, I am Happy. I am 50 years old, according to you. But the most important thing is that I am celebrating my Golden Jubilee. It means that I have joined the league of old men from today.”
The Rivers state Governor Sir Simnalayi Fubara on behalf of himself, his beautiful wife and family expressed gratitude to God for divine grace as he thanked all leaders who sacrificed all that they have this early morning to be in attendance to wish him well. In the list of those who graced the 50th Birthday morning prayer session included Barrister Celestine Omehia, former National chairman of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Prince Chief Uche Secondus and others. Celestine Omehia in his speech thanked God for installing Governor Fubara who is a liberator of Rivers state and its people from the hands of those who are bent on destroying Rivers state. As he explained that it is necessary to celebrate such a patient and meticulous leader, loved by all Nigerians on his 50th birthday because he has continued to prioritize the interest of the state and protect it,”
Prince Uche Secondus who in a Press Release from Government House Port Harcourt talked about the roles played by some kingmakers who he said regardless of who a kingmaker is, as soon as the king is crowned, such person must give way to the king to perform his duties. But regretted that the immediate past Governor who styled himself as kingmaker had continued to do things to distract the king. According to Prince Secondus, upon the brewing crises Rivers people and Nigerians have come to admire and love the character of steel, fear and total trust in God that Governor Fubara has demonstrated, including, including forging unity, inclusivity which are hallmarks of his mandate being divine.
The early morning Birthday prayer session was accompanied with cutting of the 50th Birthday Cake performed by the Governor as he was supported by his wife. There was also special song rendition done as the 50th birthday continued with the visits of other dignitaries including members of the Executive Council; Local Government Council Chairmen; Permanent Secretaries; Government House Staff and Service Commanders with several visitors who converged to wish Happy Birthday to Rivers state Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
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