Douye Diri and Gov Fubara
Douye Diri Visits Rivers Gov Fubara
Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, visited his Rivers State counterpart, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, on Saturday, December 28, 2024, for a Christmas celebration in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital.
Both governors, members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), discussed regional growth during the visit. Governor Fubara, in a statement on social media platform X, described the meeting as a heartwarming moment of brotherhood, emphasizing their shared vision for development.
“Today, we welcomed Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State on a Christmas visit to Rivers State. It sure was a heartwarming moment of brotherhood based on our shared commitment to regional growth,” Fubara wrote.
Meanwhile, Governor Fubara earlier thanked the people of Rivers State for their steadfast support amid recent challenges. Speaking at a Christmas Ballad hosted by former Governor Peter Odili, he acknowledged their encouragement and credited God for his strength and resolve.
“I get stronger every day when I look at the support I am getting from the true Rivers people. My strength is drawn from every one of you,” Fubara said. “But we also believe strongly that the ultimate game changer, the ultimate liberator, and the ultimate fighter still remains God Almighty. And because we have Him on our side, victory is assured.”