An illustrious son of the State, Dr. Legborsi Emmanuel has joined thousands of Rivers people in expressing happiness over the coming back of Governor Siminalayi Fubara (GSSRS) to the Brick House after the expiration of six months suspension clamped on him by President Ahmed Bola Tinubu, following the political crisis that engulfed the state.
Fielding questions from newsmen during the formal welcoming celebration of Gov. Fubara back to office on Thursday, Legborsi remarked that it was not in doubt that the turnout of Rivers people at the Government House was unprecedented as both old and young men were seen singing and dancing as a show of love they displayed for Governor Fubara.
“In fact, I’m sure that even Governor Fubara will be amazed anywhere he is, seeing the show of love the good people of Rivers State had for him by coming out in their numbers to accord him a rousing welcome back to the office”.
Dr. Legborsi, however, described Governor Fubara as not only a peace icon but an inestimable asset to Opobo and Amanyanabo of Niger Delta who has succeeded in executing numerous infrastructural project quietly and silently across the 23 LGAs in Rivers State to the admiration of both the communities and chiefs in various clans.
Continuing, the visibly elated Legborsi further described Governor Fubara as a gentleman who had shown no pretense within two years in office in removing darkness from the civil service.
“Honestly, many civil servants across the 23 LGAs under the close watch of Governor Sim got promoted with increased payment. Besides, Gov. Fubara also succeeded in making Rivers people to know the exact rise of the state Internal Generated Revenue (IGR) from 23-30 billion naira which he judiciously tied to the execution of major projects like the Trans Kalabari, Degema Road as well as the entire internal Bori and Opobo road that had been completed while believing that he will continue the developmental strides as soon as he resumes work in office”.
“There is no gain saying the fact that Governor Fubara is a peaceful man which he has demonstrated openly to the seeing of every Rivers man and woman even when he has been offended, yet he kept preaching peace which is very uncommon with the present day human beings”.
“On a serious note, I will recall that Rivers people were asking for a peaceful Governor at the heat of the political crisis and it was Governor Fubara that rose up to the occasion to give the Rivers people a peaceful disposition that attracted investors into the state as well as the tourists”.
Dr. Legborsi who is known for his straight talk at all times also used the opportunity to encourage all the good people of Rivers State, most especially the political gladiators to sheath their sword and unite to work will Governor Fubara, with a view to more the state forward, while maintaining that Rivers State is the only state they have which needs to be guided jealously.
“It was not a contestable fact that Governor Sim Fubara has done well so far in bringing smart economy into the state and therefore urging everyone to get use to the smart economy so that everyone will be seen doing something instead of waiting to be employed by someone”.
“Interestingly, experience had shown that both the business people and working class persons are happy with Governor Fubara style of good innovations and he has cautiously implemented many things including increment in salaries among civil servants which will lead to encouragement and prosperity in the state”, the well informed Legborsi frankly stated.
