Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has been presented with ‘Man of Peace’ award by Government House Chapel of Everlasting Grace, Port Harcourt.
The award which was presented to the Governor on Sunday was part of the highlights of the 7th anniversary of the Chapel.
Speaking at the event, Governor Fubara donated the sum of 10 million naira to support the Chapel saying that God remained his greatest source of strength, wisdom, inspiration, and direction.
The Governor expressed the determination of his administration to sustain good governance to all residents in the State, stressing that the church is an integral partner in this regard.
Represented by the Permanent Secretary, Government House, Mr. Augustine Ndudi Chukwuma, Governor Fubara stated that without God, it would have been almost impossible to celebrate any thing of hope about his administration.
Governor Fubara expressed thanks to God for being an abiding helper and to the church for the fervency of prayers and godly counsels while also contributing to the peace-building efforts.
He noted: “He (Governor) said that I should tell the house, that he knows that the church needs him and he needs the church. For that reason, he will support the church.”
He, therefore, announced the Governor’s donation of the sum of N10million to support the church.
In his Sermon, the Chaplain of Government House Chapel of Everlasting Grace, Pastor Ogan Barasin, while preaching on the theme: “On Eagles Wings” taken from Exodus 19: 1-6 and Psalms 36: 7-10, said God is still in the business of saving souls and preserving them for Himself.
Pastor Barasin, who recalled the benevolence of God on the chapel in its seven years journey, said the prize that Jesus paid to redeem humanity has not expired but still potent, adding that it requires many to make the decision to surrender their lives to Him and acknowledge Him as their Saviour.
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He said, “God is saying: obey my word. Keep my commandments. If you want me to spread my wings for you to land when the troubles of life comes, you must keep to the covenant. What is the covenant? Jesus has come, look at the cross, He paid the prize. He will not die again. He is coming back as a King to take as many that have said yes to Him.”
Pastor Barasin said as church, they had continued to pray persistently for Rivers State and Governor Fubara because no person can falter under the cover of God and fervent supplications.
He said: “As a culture here, we pray for Rivers State. And I want to enjoin every one, Rivers State belongs to all of us. Pray for this State. It has never happened before. I’ve not heard it done here, maybe elsewhere, that civil servants were promoted across multiple grades, at least, three grades at a time. I have never heard.
“The award we have given him is the “Man of Peace” award. Tell him we love him, and our knees are on the ground. God will contend with his contenders. From this altar, the fire is going up everyday. Rivers State is not for sale, and the right hand of God will bring it to pass.”
Elder Statesman, Amaopusenibo Sam Sam Jaja, performed the award presentation to the Governor, which was received on his behalf by the Government House Permanent Secretary.
While the Assistant Chaplain of the Chapel, Pastor Eferebo Joseph, coordinated the cutting of the 7th Anniversary Celebration Cake, Mr Chukwuma and the Acting Chairman of Local Government Service Commission, Pastor Ben Goodlife presented awards to some retired and serving staff members of Government House for their faithful service to the chapel.
The service was also attended by the Vice Chancellor of Rivers State University, Prof Okogbule Nlerum, and other Directors of Government House.
Prayers were offered for the Governor and Government of Rivers State.
