Ohanaeze Ndigbo: Mbata’s emergence show of wide acceptance- Gov Fubara
Fubara hails Mbata’s emergence as PG of Ohanaeze Ndigbo
Barikui Felix – Port Harcourt
The Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has congratulated Senator John Azuta Mbata on his emergence as the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide.
Mbata, a former lawmaker representing Rivers East Senatorial District at the National Assembly, emerged victorious at the congress conducted by the body in Enugu on Friday.
Fubara, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, said the frontline politician’s victory at the poll is a testament to his wide acceptance as an accomplished Nigerian whose test of character and integrity is exemplary.
He said the overwhelming votes of the delegates showed the confidence of members of the socio-cultural organisation in his ability to provide the needed leadership to move the body forward at this time.
While extending his best wishes to Mbata, Fubara expressed the hope that he will succeed as he discharges the lofty duties of furthering national cohesion and fostering friendly cooperation based on mutual trust and respect among Igbos and non-Igbos.
He said, “On behalf of the government and the good people of Rivers State, I once again congratulate you and assure you of our readiness to work with you towards maintaining and preserving national unity and cohesion.”
