Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State has said his administration did its best in the prevailing circumstances throughout his tenure.
The outgoing governor noted that he would not pretend that his administration achieved its dreams and aspirations or was perfect and beyond reproach.
The governor, in his valedictory broadcast to Rivers State residents yesterday in Port Harcourt, the state capital, said: “The incoming administration will find all necessary documents required to take off and understand the government. Deputy Governor (Tele Ikuru) is our liaison with the incoming administration and has been directed to accord them the necessary assistance they may require.
“Government is continuous and records are the vital links between two administrations. All assets and liabilities belong to the government. As we vacate the seat we had occupied for seven years and seven months, we leave with the deep joy that comes from a high sense of accomplishment, the firm satisfaction that we came with a determination and we are leaving highly fulfilled. This is because we tried to do justice to any and all that came our way.
“We fought to protect the assets and interests of Rivers State, just as we pursued our projects with great zeal within the financial space available. Whatever is left undone is for those taking over from us.
“My beloved people of Rivers State, it was a great honour and privilege to have served such a great people at this time. But there are times and seasons. Having run our course and in obedience to our Constitution, we gladly step aside. But we remain eternally indebted to Rivers State and its people.
“We ask that anyone the administration offended be gracious enough to forgive. We never came as perfectionists. We have been just as frail as any other human being. We exercised our oath and allegiance on behalf of our people. The best intent could have been misconstrued. To such persons, we render apologies beyond words.”