Governor Siminalayi Fubara, on Sunday attended the birthday party of prominent Niger Delta leader, Amb Sobomabo Jackrich, also known as Egberepapa, in his country home at Usokun town in Degema Local Government Area of Rivers state.
The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Nelson Chukwudi, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, said that the governor used the occasion to inaugurate a road project executed by the celebrant in the LGA.
He further said that the governor noted with delight the initiative, love and courage shown by Jackrich in contributing to improved road infrastructure in his community.
“Governor Fubara said the road project, solely funded and completed by the celebrant, shows how committed he is to making life better for residents in his community”, he disclosed.
He also quoted the Governor as saying; “Let me on behalf of the guests that are here to celebrate with our brother, not really an official engagement, but on a personal note, also share a wonderful moment with our people.
“Our celebrant is not just celebrating his birthday, but he is also giving back to the society. So, I join him and all well-meaning people that believe in his course to commission this project that he has embarked on in his own accord for the betterment of his people.
“I want to say that with what I am seeing here, there may be a few things that we can also do to make this project more meaningful to the people in terms of streetlights. On our own, we are going to support him to complete it.”
Governor Fubara, who also joined the celebrant to cut the birthday cake, prayed for strength and longevity for the celebrant.
