Fubara speaks on Mbata’s emergence as Ohanaeze president-general
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has hailed the emergence of a former Senator representing Rivers East, John Azuta Mbata, as the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide.
Fubara said that the politician’s victory at the poll in Enugu on Friday is a testament to his wide acceptance as an accomplished Nigerian whose test of character and integrity is exemplary.
This was contained in a statement issued on Friday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Nelson Chukwudi.
He said that the overwhelming votes of the delegates showed the implicit confidence of members of the socio-cultural organisation in his ability to provide the needed leadership to move the Ohanaeze Ndigbo forward at this time.
Fubara, therefore, extended his best wishes to Mbata and expressed the hope that he will succeed as he discharges the lofty duties of furthering national cohesion and fostering friendly cooperation based on mutual trust and respect within the Igbos and among non-Igbos.
“On behalf of the government and the good people of Rivers State, I once again congratulate you and assure you of our readiness to work with you towards maintaining and preserving national unity and cohesion,” Fubara said.
