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Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has called on the Security Chiefs to resign in order to allow for fresh ideas and strategy in tackling the threats to internal security in the country.
Wike made the call during the wreath-laying and parade ceremony to mark the 2021 Armed Forces Remembrance Day in Port Harcourt on Friday.
The governor, who acknowledged the efforts made so far by the country’s security chiefs in the battle against insurgents, noted, however, that despite full military engagement with Boko Haram and killer bandits, the threats appear to be overwhelming the country’s security agencies.
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Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has said the Federal Government has refunded to the State Government the N78bn it spent on federal projects.
Wike stated this during the inauguration of the Isiopko Internal Roads Phase 2 in Ikwerre Local Government Area, performed by the 2019 Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Peter Obi, on Wednesday.
The governor said the refunded money would be deployed in providing more critical projects across the state to further enhance the socioeconomic life of Rivers people.
Wike, in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Kelvin Ebiri, said he would continue to work in the interest of the state.
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Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has charged the Federal Government to do more for the Nigerian armed forces who are playing a significant part in ensuring that the civil populace enjoys a peaceful country, coupled with their commitment to safeguarding the sovereignty of the country.
Wike stated this at the inter-denominational church service in Port Harcourt on Sunday, marking the 2021 Armed Forces Remembrance day celebration.
A Special Assistant to the Governor on Media, Kelvin Ebiri, in a statement quoted Wike as saying that an annual remembrance day celebration for the armed forces was not enough to cater for soldiers who suffered injuries or paid the ultimate price while defending the country.
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The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike has urged the Federal Government to prepare to hand over power to the Peoples’ Democratic Party come 2023, noting that Nigerians were yearning for good governance.
Wike made the call during the inauguration of the 11.53 kilometers Agbonchai-Afam road, connecting Eleme and Oyigbo Local Government Areas and performed by the former Senate Majority leader, Ali Ndume on Wednesday.
This was contained in a statement signed by his media aide, Kelvin Ebiri, in Port Harcourt.
The statement quoted the governor as saying, “To our special guest of honour (Ndume), he should not be angry because we are taking over from them. When they (APC) came, we didn’t fight, they took over. Now that Nigerians have decided to change them, let them also handover to us as quickly as possible without any fight.
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Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, said on Tuesday that the Federal Government had been playing politics with the Ogoni clean-up which was recommended by the United Nations Environment Programme.
He noted that Ogoni, having played a pivotal role in the economic development of Rivers State and the country, deserved more than what was currently being offered to the area.
Wike stated this during the inauguration of the 16.06-kilometre dual carriage Sakpenwa-Bori Highway by the Governor of Enugu State, Ifeanyichukwu Ugwuanyi, in Bori, Khana Local Government Area of the state.
The governor in a statement by his media aide Kelvin Ebiri, urged Ogoni people to stop believing those who use Ogoni clean-up exercise at the turn of election year to deceive them.