Barely a week after donating N200million to the Omega Power Ministry, in Port Harcourt during the 18th year anniversary of the chuch and birthday celebration of the General Overseer of the church, Governor Siminalayi Fubara on Sunday, doled out another N100million to the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Shepard Hill Parish, Mgbuoba, Port Harcourt
Gov. Fubara’s donation to Omega Ministry had sparked off criticism among Rivers people who cautioned the governor against frivolous spending, especially in the face of the freezing of federal allocation to state by the Federal High Court, Abuja.
The criticism of the governor’s spending spree forced the Omega Ministry General Overseer, Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere, to address a press conference, lampooning critics of the state government for the donation made to his church.
Speaking at the RCCG on Sunday at the special thanksgiving service in honour of Eze Chike Wodo, Eze, as he celebrated his appointment as the Chairman of Rivers State Traditional Rulers’ Council, Gov. Fubara said that God had allowed the antagonizing political crisis in the state in order to perfect His purpose in taking the state in a new direction of political emancipation, economic growth and development.
Gov. Fubara emphasised that it was because God is wholesomely involved, that what people thought would have overwhelmed him and his team had rather been a disappointment, as his administration is more energised in resolutely steering the affairs of the state.
The governor said his commitment remains unwavering in sticking with the fear of God, depending on Him for wisdom, direction and grace so that posterity would reckon his administration as one that stood on the side of God.
He said: “I also believe that what you are calling trouble is not trouble to me. I see it as God’s purpose for a new direction for our state.
“He has taken us higher, right from the first day, which is why, rather than getting weak, we are getting stronger and bolder everyday.
“We want to finish our work, and our story will be those who led with the fear of God. We might not be perfect in everything, but at the end, there should be a reason why the angels should not allow our bodies to be taken by the devil.”
Gov. Fubara pointed to the importance of thanksgiving to God because it brings assurance of God’s abiding presence, and offers a clearer picture of what pathway to navigate through any situation.
The governor particularly, expressed delight to have joined with the family of the royal father to present their thanksgiving to God, as according to him, it aligns with the commitment of his administration.
He noted the energy with which Eze Wodo had danced in gratitude before God, and likened it to how King David in the Bible danced before God without being ashamed.
He emphasised that “it is one of the credits that made God to love King David so much. He glorified God in a special way. He was not ashamed, and God loved him.
“I am happy and honestly speaking, I am really humbled that at this age and as a traditional ruler, you still reverence God highly. God will continue to lift you above human imagination.
“I am happy being in the presence of God today, more especially worshiping in one of the living churches in Nigeria and the world.
“I have to say that there is nothing as important like thanking God. Even when the situation looks unclear, thanksgiving brings assurance and a clearer picture of the situation.
“And I join this family this morning to thank God with you and to assure our people that because God is what we have kept in front, our story will end in praises.”
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Gov. Fubara enjoined the church to continue to pray for his administration and the peace of the state without relenting.
He insisted that things might look tough from the physical perspective, but God does not work like men. His purpose, the governor stressed would prevail, notwithstanding the time it takes.
“And the secret of our administration is just one thing; your prayers. The quiet and secret prayers that you give for us in your closets count.
“I can tell you, there is no prayer that God does not answer. It is like depositing money in the bank. So, I want to thank you, assure you that we will continue to uphold the fear of God in everything we do. We can assure you that,” the governor added.
Gov. Fubara thereafter announced the N100million donation to the church to support its work of evangelism, which he said would serve as a memorial in honour of Eze Wodo in the parish.
Earlier, the Chairman of the Rivers State Traditional Rulers’ Council, Eze Wodo, said since his birth 78 years ago, God had led him through one victory to another amidst the challenges of life, adding that he was in church to thank God for such benevolence.
Eze Wodo particularly thanked Gov. Fubara for giving him the appointment and his support.
He pledged to sustain his support for Gov. Fubara to ensure the success of his administration.
In his Sermon captioned: “We are ambassadors for Christ,” Pastor David Adewuye of Region 33 of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, said no one can truly represent God on earth without first yielding to the saving grace of Jesus Christ.
