Fubara Woos Investors, To Partner With CAN

The Governor of Rivers State, Mr. Siminialayi Fubara, has declared that Rivers State is one of the safest and most peaceful states in Nigeria.
Speaking while receiving the leadership of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on a courtesy call at the Government House, Port Harcourt on Thursday, the governor insisted that the state had a conducive environment for doing business.
The governor assured of his administration’s commitment to providing security and the enabling environment for people to live and do business in the state with ease. He urged CAN to complement government’s effort in promoting peace and security in the state through ardent prayers.
He reiterated that Rivers is a Christian State and expressed gratitude over the unflinching support given to the previous administration by CAN and urged the association to partner with the new administration to consolidate on the gains of development in the state.
“I feel happy that CAN is one of the first groups our administration is meeting with. This is to tell the world that Rivers is a Christian State. When we started our journey, CAN was there. They stood with us in prayers. I sincerely thank the association on behalf of the government and people of Rivers State. We are going to continue to partner with CAN to move the state forward.”
The Governor urged the association not to use the pulpit as a platform for casting aspersions on government, but rather should be constructive in their criticisms. He assured that his administration will give due consideration to the requests made by CAN, particularly the request for office space and vehicles.
He said those who thought Rivers State would implode because of the elections have been proved wrong by the turnout of events as Rivers State has remained peaceful.
He then spoke of the imperative for all critical stakeholders to work towards sustaining the prevailing peace and security in Rivers State, and assured that his administration would embark on projects that will have positive impact on the lives of the people.
“We will run a consultative government and get the input of all stakeholders to move the state forward. It’s our responsibility as a government to dispense good governance to the people and consolidate on the development already on ground,” he said.
Rivers State Chairman of CAN, Most Rev D. B Kaladokubo, had said the visit was to felicitate with Sir Fubara on his emergence as the Governor of Rivers State.
He said, “I wish to use this opportunity to thank God Almighty for a peaceful election in Rivers State and to specially congratulate Your Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, on becoming the popular and overwhelming choice of the Rivers people as the Executive Governor of Rivers State.
“We are convinced that your track record, your formidable background in public service and active professional and technical involvement in the last administration in the state, have equipped you sufficiently for the consolidation of the achievements of your predecessor, required to open more frontiers for further development of Rivers State.
“We have no doubt that you are capable of dealing with the security situation in the state, providing an enabling environment for investors, and enhancing agricultural and commercial activities for all.
“Your resolve to work with CAN Rivers State, and your declaration that the Rivers State is a Christian state, renewed the courage and resolution of Christians in the state to continue in the support of your administration and Government in Rivers State.”
The visit featured special prayers for Governor Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Ordu to succeed in their mandate of running the affairs of Rivers State.