Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the spate of violence in opposition to girls within the nation, including that they remained brokers of constructive change via generations.
He additionally described the Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara as a restorer of the glory of the oil-rich state, saying, “he’s the Moses of our time.”
Atiku made the remarks in Port Harcourt on Monday via certainly one of his aides, Hon. Dimeji Fabiyi who represented him at an occasion in commemoration of the United Nations Day Towards Ladies-based Violence, organised by a physique often known as Good Esther For All Foundation and hosted by its founder, Mrs. Good Alameyeseigha.
In response to Atiku, “Ladies have continued to be brokers of constructive change via generations. Our frequent future to a greater future is simply a actuality once we give girls the assist and encouragement that they require to guide the cost for social reforms.
“At this time (Monday), we’re all seated right here within the lovely metropolis of Port Harcourt. This gathering is itself a manifestation of constructive change that was caused by girls’s motion.
“In Rivers State, there’s a chief referred to as Governor Siminalayi Fubara, who possesses a manifestation of the prophecy of Moses, by being a restorer of peace and glory to his folks,” Fabiyi stated on behalf of Atiku.
Persevering with, he remarked that, “Rivers State, we should all keep in mind, has an extended historical past of being the political capital of the South-south.
“Town of Port-Harcourt occupies a satisfaction of place in our lovely nation and that could be a proven fact that nobody can deny.
“We give because of the Almighty God that He has chosen so as to add to the numerous blessings of Rivers State by making His Excellency Similayi Fubara the Governor of this nice state at the moment.
“One of many tales within the scriptures that each foremost religions in Nigeria have in frequent is the story of Moses. God favours the folks of Israel and He despatched Moses to ship them from the wickedness of Pharaoh.
“The main lesson within the story of Moses is that Moses was raised within the palace of the Pharaoh. Anybody who is aware of that story very effectively will know that Governor Fubara is the Moses of at the moment and that the folks of Rivers State are God’s folks.
“At this time, in Port Harcourt, now we have a governor who has flushed away the footprints of political godfathers who thought they might play God. And at the moment, we’re proud and sure that God is on our facet, not simply in Rivers State but additionally throughout Nigeria.
“I’m right here to characterize a real pal of Rivers State within the particular person of Atiku Abubakar. And I’m glad to announce to everybody right here current, that when the brand new daybreak is available in Nigeria, it shall be remembered that Port Harcourt performed the primary half by standing robust in opposition to the tyrants of at the moment.”
Fabiyi stated additional that Atiku particularly requested him to thank Governor Fubara for, `’his enviable braveness, doggedness and knowledge within the face of provocations, and likewise to guarantee the governor of his strong assist in his quest to make good affect within the lives of the folks of Rivers State.”
Atiku additional urges the folks of Rivers State to face firmly behind Governor Fubara as he leads them, saying: “Fubara is the Moses God has blessed you with to take you to the promised land and he should be supported by all within the mission.”
The previous Vice President counseled the hassle of the organizers of the occasion for selling seminars on non-violence in opposition to girls, saying that he would have personally been on the occasion, which coincides along with his birthday anniversary, however for his tight schedule.
“To our host of at the moment, Dr. Good Alameyeisigha, I acknowledge your efforts and admire you for what you’re doing. As my unapologetic supporter, if not for my birthday that coincides with this occasion at the moment, I ought to have been there to honour you in particular person.
“I thanks immensely and admire you for being a shining gentle and powerful voice within the advocacy for ladies and kids growth, care and empowerment. There may be nothing like impacting humanity,” Atiku stated.
