Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has credited prayers and intercession from citizens for sustaining his administration through challenging moments.
The governor spoke on Sunday at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Opobo town, Opobo/Nkoro Local Government Area (LGA), during a thanksgiving service marking the church’s 2025 Harvest of Divine Possibilities and Thanksgiving.
Accompanied by his wife, Valerie, and other dignitaries, Governor Fubara described the church as his spiritual foundation and the place he must return to for thanksgiving before stepping into the next phase of leadership.
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“We won’t have survived it without your prayers,” he said, stressing that divine guidance rather than human strength remains central to effective governance.
The governor noted that the prayers, fasting and sacrifices offered on his behalf had prevented disgrace and reinforced his determination to serve with sincerity. He likened the spiritual support to deposits that yield returns at the appointed time.
Fubara explained that while his worship in Opobo was intended to be a private act of gratitude, it inevitably drew attention because of his position. He insisted, however, that true thanksgiving lies not in physical structures but in humility before God.
Calling on Rivers people and Nigerians to continue lifting his administration in prayers, the governor assured that such support would remain vital for the success of his government.
Recall that the emergency rule, which was a result of the political tussle between Governor Fubara and his predecessor, Minister Nyesom Wike, led to the declaration of state of emergency by President Bola Tinubu’s on 18 March 2025.
However, the state of emergency came to an end on 18 September, after the completion of the six-month reign of Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas as the Sole Administrator of the state.
The declaration led to the suspension of Mr Fubara, his deputy, Prof Ngozi Udo, and elected lawmakers.
