22nd October, 2023
By Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt
Gov Siminalayi Fubara in Port Harcourt on Saturday received Promise Wosu, also known as Wene, a 28-year-old man, who trekked 606 kilometres from Lagos to the Rivers state capital in his quest to set Guinness World Record.
While welcoming Wosu, Fubara advised youths in the state to stay away from criminality by engaging in meaningful ventures and productive activities that would reflect positively on their immediate communities.
Fubara pointed out that doing so will be a deliberate attempt by them to showcase the State as a desirable place that promotes peaceful coexistence of all residents.
Governor Fubara noted that Wosu’s determination to complete and set the Guinness world record for the longest distance covered on foot is commendable attempt that proves that Rivers youths are resourceful.
“It gives us so much joy this afternoon to hear that one of our youths has also set a record and it is really commendable. We are celebrating you, our brother, Wosu and every other person that is here, who is doing positive things to advance the State.
“As a government, we will continue to encourage you and others who are doing positive things. By Monday, Wosu will meet with the Chief of Staff, Government House, who will bring him to my office where I will do a special thing for him.”
Governor Fubara stressed the need for every body, particularly the youths to see Rivers State as their own.
He said this will requires them to do things that promote peace, while consciously projecting the State positively to the rest of the world.
“It is upon us to engage in meaningful ventures. It is not always good hearing our news on the bad side. I’m appealing to you to always put those good news out. Don’t use your media platform to disparage the State. At the end of the day, it is your State too.”
Wosu Promise hails from Omudioga community in Emohua Local Government of Rivers State.
He is a holder of a B.Sc degree in Accounting from the University of Port Harcourt.