As Rivers State celebrates 50 years in existence, the State
Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bro. Felix Obuah has called on all
Rivers people to love one another irrespective of religion, social status,
beliefs and political affiliations.
Bro. Obuah said what is paramount at the moment is gratitude
to God, whose Grace, Goodness and Mercies had taken the State to an enviable
height.
The PDP Chairman enjoined the people to use the 50th
anniversary to demonstrate love, peace, oneness and justice, and patriotism,
stressing that through this, Rivers State will wax stronger and truly take its
rightful place as the Treasure Base of the Nation which other States would
emulate.
In his words, “as the Jubilee Governor, Wike has brought
peace, development and unity amongst Rivers people. He is a unifying
factor and a bridge builder.
“I urge every Rivers man and woman to pull down every
barrier and limitations and give Mr. Project all the support he needs to take
the State to greater levels”.
On whether Rivers State, in 50 years, has actualized the
vision of her founding fathers, Bro. Obuah said although the State is not there
yet, but with Wike, he is optimistic that the dreams of the founding fathers of
the State would be achieved.
According to the PDP Chairman, Governor Wike is building
legacies that will not only compete favourably with infrastructures put in
place by Diette-Spiff and Dr. Peter Odili, but those that will stand the test
of time and would at the end of the day, surpass what had been on ground.
Bro. Obuah, while appealing for unity of purpose, urged
Rivers people to embrace the ideals of patriotism, selflessness and total dedication
to the development of the State, stressing that these traits were
quintessential for actualizing the Rivers Dream, adding that the efforts of
past and present leaders of the State have clearly proved that there is unity
in diversity. “This, we all need to sustain as a people”, Obuah emphasized.
He commended the initiative of honouring heroes and eminent
Rivers leaders both present and past, particularly those who have made
significant contributions towards promoting national unity and development in
the State.
The PDP Chairman said the awards are not mere symbol of
recognition but avenues to encourage the younger generation towards patriotism
and love of the State.
“Rivers people should be passionate in their advocacy for
unity, love and neighborliness. They should be patriotic and champion
ideals that would contribute to the development of the State”, Obuah advised.
Signed:
Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to
Bro. Felix Obuah, PDP Chairman, Rivers State.
