Fubara Reveals The Only Step To Succeed In Governance
Afimag.com –
Rivers State governor, Siminialayi Fubara has said that the only way he could govern the state successfully is to seek guidance from his predecessor, Nyesom Wike.
Fubara who disclosed this at the grand reception organised by the chiefs, leaders and stakeholders of Obio-Akpor Local Government Area for Wike at Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic in Rumuola community, said there is no a better governor than Wike.
He said that the responsibility associated with governance and the success record he inherited from Wike is a motivation for his administration.
According to Fubara, the evidence of performance of the former governor is a demonstration of the giant strides crafted by a man who has ended another phase of public service.
He explained that the former governor conceived a vision of leadership, and followed it through conclusively without compromising it.
He said: “It’s not how the story starts, it is how it ended. Available evidence around us is showing clearly that the story of my principal (former governor Wike) has not ended, but he’s ended this phase well.
“It ended because he had a vision. It ended well because that vision was not compromised, he followed it to the end.”
“So, I was to join the people of Obio/Akpor to congratulate you and to say you are a worthy son, that is why your people have to receive you and welcome you home.”
Governor Fubara stated that he is an unapologetic benefactor of Wike who is determined to continue to study the administrative prowess political calculations, decision, and exploits in order not to disappoint Rivers people.
“As one of your benefactor, I will continue to study you. I have not learnt all that I need to learn. I still need to learn more because this business (of governance) is not an easy business. It’s a business that, life can be very white in the morning, and in the afternoon its grey.”
“So, I still need that guidance from you. I will still come to you whenever I have any problem for your advice.”
“Please keep your house and your door wide open for us, because we want to succeed like you succeeded.”
In his speech, former governor Nyesom Wike thanked the people of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area for the honour done him and not abandoning him in his political career.
Wike was conferred the title of Okwurume 1 of Obio/Akpor, and expressed delight over the rousing welcome that emboldened his feeling of nativity as being of Ikwerre stock and an Obio/ Akpor Local Government Area.