Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has hailed the emergence of a former Senator representing Rivers East Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator John Azuta Mbata, as President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide.
The Governor said the victory of the frontline politician in the elections, which held in Enugu on Friday, was a testament to his wide acceptance across all parties as an accomplished Nigerian, whose proof of character and integrity is exemplary.
He said the overwhelming votes of the delegates showed the implicit confidence of members of the socio-cultural organization in their ability to provide the leadership needed to move Ohanaeze Ndigbo forward at this time.
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Governor Fubara therefore extended his best wishes to Senator Mbata and expressed the hope that he will be successful in discharging his noble duties of promoting national cohesion and fostering friendly cooperation based on mutual trust and respect within the Igbo and among the non-island. Igbos.
Governor Fubara said: “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 to maintain and preserve national unity and cohesion.”
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