Wife of Rivers State Governor, Valerie Fubara has urged children in the state to be humble, obedient and supportive to their parents.
Mrs Fubara gave the counsel at the 2024 Christmas children party, attended by children from the 23 local government areas of the state, including non-indigenes at the Government House in Port Harcourt on Thursday.
The Christmas party also witnessed the presence of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, who stopped over to share moments with the children, walking from one canopy to another, waving at them and at other times, shaking hands with the enthusiastic children .
The Rivers State first lady pointed to the importance of the celebration of Christmas, which draws attention to the birth of Jesus Christ, demanding that people have a deep reflection of the love that is demonstrated and mission of the birth, which is to redeem mankind.
Mrs. Fubara recalled how she took out time to visit the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital and the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital, where she appreciated God for the safe delivery of children born on Christmas day while felicitating the nursing mothers.
She also stated the valuable time spent with motherless babies when she visited the Port Harcourt Children’s Home in Borikiri, old Port Harcourt Township, and celebrated their meekness, innocence and the beauty they bring to the world.
She said: “Even today, as we continue the celebration, efforts were made to extend invitation to our children in all the 23 local government areas of our state.
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“In doing this, children from all classes of society, including the physically challenged, have been offered the opportunity to sit together as brothers and sisters, play, eat and dance.
“Whilst contemplating the uniqueness of celebrating Christmas on a Boxing Day, steps were equally taken to provide gifts for the children who are here, and also to pray for them, a qualitative fun session that will last in their memories.”
The governor’s wife advised all children in the state to remember that Jesus came into the world to make a difference, advising that they must emulate him so that they can positively impact their families and society.
She urged them to pray fervently to God to bless and prosper their parents and other relations to better cater to their needs.
“Be humble, obedient and supportive at home. Do household chores, and don’t forget to make excellent grades in school next academic session. Children are the joy of every home, and we are glad to have beautiful, well-behaved children in Rivers State.
“Thank you all for witnessing this 2024 Children’s party, and I pray God Almighty to protect, shield and keep you safe from all negative companies in the name of Jesus. I wish you a Merry Christmas and a prosperous 2025. God bless you all,” she said.
