Fubara inaugurates road project to celebrate Jackrich’s birthday

Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed delight at the initiative, love, and courage shown by High Chief Sobomabo Jackrich in contributing to improved road infrastructure in his community.

Fubara made the commendation when he visited the country home of Sobomabo Jackrich to celebrate his birthday, using the occasion to inaugurate a road project executed by the celebrant in Usokun Town, Degema Local Government Area (LGA).

Jackrich, also known as Egberepapa, is a prominent Niger Delta leader and National Chairman of the Simplicity Movement.

Fubara said the road project, solely funded and completed by the celebrant, demonstrates his commitment to making life better for residents in his community.

The governor said: “Let me, on behalf of the guests who are here to celebrate with our brother, not really in an official capacity but on a personal note, also share a wonderful moment with our people.

“Our celebrant is not just celebrating his birthday, but he is also giving back to society. So, I join him and all well-meaning people who believe in his cause to commission this project that he has embarked on, on his own accord, for the betterment of his people.

“I want to say that with what I am seeing here, there may be a few things that we can also do to make this project more meaningful to the people, particularly in terms of streetlights. On our part, we are going to support him to complete it.”

Fubara, who also joined the celebrant to cut the birthday cake, prayed for strength and longevity for the celebrant.