Fubara Congratulates Senator Mbata on His 65th Birthday

Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has hailed the former federal lawmaker who represented Rivers East Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Senator John Azuta Mbata as he marks his 65th birthday, describing him as an amazing and outstanding leader who has not shied away standing on the side of truth in defence of Rivers State.
Speaking when he paid a visit to Senator Mbata, who hosted him and some leaders of the state at his residence at, Mgbuoba Community in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, Governor Fubara said it takes a man of integrity and love for the state to stand on the path of truth.

He described Mbata as a great person because of his love for the continual progress of the state.
He said, “As we join to mark this day with you, I want you to know that we appreciate your support for us. It takes a man who has integrity, not the one that will hear when people are talking publicly, but the real one to stand on the path of truth, and you have shown it in this state. We appreciate that.
“We want to also assure you that we will continue to work with you, to support you to make sure that in this state together, we will get to that Promised Land.”

Fubara described Mbata as a very rare person who, in the midst of his splendor, not only of the wealth he inherited but also those acquired by dint of hard work, have continued to show humility.
The governor said: “No wonder, whoever crosses your path always has positive things to say. I want to wish you good health and more blessings. You know David (of the Bible) was blessed that even in his old age, he was still receiving a lot of honours.
“So, I want the blessings of God that added no sorrow to continue to be your portion. To the family, Daddy is marking his birthday. He has lived a good life: life with reputation; so that people will also make reference just like they make to that of his father. Let it also be so with his own children. Make him proud.”
Fubara also proposed the toast, and wished the celebrant good health and longevity of life.