Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara has declared that he is in the office to stay asserting that no man is more powerful than God.
Fubara assured the people that he would make a difference in governance saying he was merely a watcher and not a controller over the affairs of the state.
The Governor said those seeking absolute control got obsessed with power, became ruthless and delightfully trampled on the rights and liberties of the people they should ordinarily dedicate themselves to serve.
But he said he was not like them insisting that he would continue to watch over the affairs of the state entrusted in his care with the fear of God, and make Rivers people truly proud of his time of service.
Fubara gave the assurance at the baby dedication service in honour of the family of Mr and Mrs Henry Wordu at the Royal House of Grace International Church in Rumueme Community, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the State on Sunday.
The Governor in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Nelson Chukwudi, expressed appreciation to the church for its fervent prayers.
He said his government was still standing strong and daring to implement impactful policies and programmes that advanced the progress and growth of the state because of the church’s prayers
The Governor said no single man was more powerful than God to thwart divine purpose adding that the hearts of kings were willed to any direction by God to do His biddings.
He said: “No man is more powerful than God. And even the heart of that wicked and heartless man or whatever you want to call it, it is even in the palm of God’s hand.
“It’s like a water that God turns in directions He wants. So, it’s only God that will continue to help us. And I know that He will lead us to a successful end.”
“For us, by the special grace of God, He has placed us, today, to watch over the affairs, not to control, but watch over the affairs of this State. I am not controlling, but watching the affairs; and I will watch through the fear of God.
“I will watch, understanding that one day, I will leave and account for the way I had watched over the affairs for all of us.
“It’s when you are of the mind of controlling power, that you will become obsessed. But when you are watching, you know that one day, you will leave and another will take over.
“So, I will watch with the fear of God, and I will make everyone of you proud. I will make a difference in leadership, and that difference will be to give everybody the opportunity to be free in this State”.
Fubara added: “And I am here to say thank you, first for all your prayers. A good number of you don’t even know me, have not seen me, have not had any personal contact with me, but from the time God showed His mercy upon us, you have always prayed for us, wish us well, and your prayers have always been answered by God.
“We are only standing because of your prayers. What we have gone through in this State, no previous government had gone through it. But it is only God that has made us still standing. Not just standing, but standing in the strength of God.
“It is only God and God alone. Without God, it won’t and will never be possible. So, I want to thank the Almighty God for showing His mercy, His grace that none of us even merit, but He poured it on us abundantly.”
Fubara said he was at the church service to identify with Mr Wordu, whom he described as a wonderful and great personality, and also to be part of the dedication of their baby to God.
He said: “So, we are here to join everyone to make the promise that we will continue to pray for this baby. We will physically support the upbringing of this child in the fear of God and in the understanding of the workings of God in the lives of everyone.
“Nothing happens without God. He is a perfect designer. Before anything happens, He knows the end from the beginning. He already knows where he is going.
“It’s important you understand who a successful father is. A successful father is not measured by the wealth, money, houses, but when you are surrounded by worthy children.
“So, my prayer is that this baby will grow to bring honour to the Henry’s family; to bring honour to this church; to bring honour to this State; and bring honour to our country, Nigeria.”
Fubara, who urged the church to continue to pray for his administration because God had already taken charge, insisting that Rivers and its people were truly liberated by God.
The Governor, while assuring of upholding what was right and just for the interest of the state, on behalf of the state government, donated N100million to support to the church.
Also speaking at the event, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, said that Fubara meant well for the state, adding that he would continue to make progress in his governance over Rivers State.
General Musa also noted the huge defence task undertaken by the Nigerian military to ensure sustained security of the country, and assured that they would not relent in that responsibility.
SOURCE: THE NATION