Fubara Says He Embraces ‘Weak spot’ To Safeguard Peace And Stability In Rivers

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, stated he intentionally selected what many understand as “weak spot” to protect peace and stability within the state amid protracted political pressure.

He described his choice to pursue peace as a deliberate technique for survival and to guard what he holds pricey, each personally and nationally.

Talking in Lagos Saturday on the New Telegraph Newspaper Awards, the place he was named ‘2025 Man of the Yr’, the governor stated the choice to look “weak” was a acutely aware sacrifice made within the total curiosity of the folks and the nation.

Fubara devoted the award to God, the folks of Rivers State, and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, whom he described because the political chief who found and elevated him regardless of the prevailing circumstances.

“Right now is a really big day for me and for everybody who believed in me. For believing in me, you will have additionally shared within the ache. Some folks name it weak spot; others see it as energy. However for a lot of causes, I selected to be weak – weak as a result of I would like peace; weak, as a result of we have to survive, and weak as a result of I wish to shield what’s pricey not simply to me, however to our nation.”

He added that “Weak spot is a advantage; it pays on the proper time.”

Whereas dedicating the award, Governor Fubara stated that though interpretations might fluctuate, he felt compelled to acknowledge Wike’s function in his political journey publicly.

“Interpret it or misrepresent it, I need to additionally dedicate this award to my ‘Oga,’ the Honourable Minister of the FCT, Chief Nyesom Wike, who found me, not minding the state of affairs. It was that discovery that gave me this loudness,” he said.

The governor additionally devoted the award to God Almighty, his household, and the folks of Rivers State, commending them for his or her persistence, maturity, and calm disposition amid political challenges.

He thanked the newspaper for the honour, noting that, out of over 200 million Nigerians, the organisation had recognized him and others as worthy of recognition.

Additionally talking on the occasion, former Ogun State governor Olusegun Osoba recommended Governor Fubara and different award recipients for his or her contributions to nationwide growth.

Earlier, the Chairman and Writer of the New Telegraph, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, stated the awards had been conferred strictly on benefit, stressing that recipients had been chosen for his or her tangible contributions to nationwide growth somewhat than partisan issues.

Kalu famous that the popularity was supposed to encourage awardees to deepen their service to humanity and proceed contributing to Nigeria’s development.

Blessing Ibunge

Times Nigeria