Tag: Nyesom Wike
PIB: Gov. Wike advocates at least 10% fund allocation for specific projects in host communities
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has advocated not less than 10 percent fund allocation to host communities in the Petroleum Industry Bill that is still before the National Assembly. Governor Wike said it is also necessary that the bill state in clear terms what specific development projects that the allocated fund should be spent on ...Prove that FG is serious about ending police brutality in the country, implement panel of inquiry report – Gov Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has received the report from the Judicial Commission of Inquiry that Investigated Human Rights Abuses, Police Brutality and Extrajudicial Killings by the disbanded notorious police unit, named Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) in the state. The report was submitted to him by the chairman of the commission, Justice Chukwunenye Uriri (rtd) ...COVID-19 not an excuse not to provide basic infrastructure – Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, says no government should use COVID-19 as an excuse not to invest in infrastructural development that can foster economic development and prosperity. Governor Wike made this assertion during a facility tour of the ultramodern Government House hospital and Administrative building in Port Harcourt by the Senate Chief Whip and former ...Silverbird Extraordinary Man Award: Another Feather To Wike’s Cap
By Paulinus Nsirim Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike is not a stranger to receiving awards or attracting commendations and recognitions for his numerous heroic and courageous acts. His visionary leadership, astute, strategic governance and exemplary crusading exploits as a man of the people, have all yielded a bountiful harvest of awards over the years. In fact, ...Change the narrative focus on your core mandate of developing the N/Delta region – Wike urges NDDC
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has challenged the new interim leadership Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to determine to make a difference. The governor made the declaration when he played host to the Interim Management Committee of NDDC on a courtesy visit to Government House, Port Harcourt. He said the new management should change ...Do not toe the path of your predecessors, don’t politicize security- Gov. Wike to new Service Chiefs
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State says the security challenges faced under the former security chiefs came as a result of their delving into politics. According to Governor Wike, “instead of concentrating on the security of the nation, the service chiefs were very much involved in politics.” Speaking as a guest on Channels Television’s Sunday ...Appointment of new Service Chiefs: Wike commends Buhari, says Nigerians looking up to the new appointees
Reactions have continued to trail the announcement of new Service Chiefs after President Muhammadu Buhari accepted their immediate resignation. Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for appointing new Service Chiefs for the country. This was contained in a statement by Paulinus Nsirim, Commissioner for Information and Communications . Governor Wike noted ...Rivers Govt issues a disclaimer as Wike’s Presidential campaign posters flood Abuja
Parts of Abuja have been flooded with campaign posters of Governor Nyesom Wike for the 2023 Presidency. But on Monday the Rivers State Government denied responsibility for the act. “For the avoidance of doubt, Governor Wike has not informed anyone that he is interested in the Presidency of this country,” the Rivers State Commissioner for ...Any leader who fails to provide basic necessities for the masses must be considered a failed leader – Okorocha
Former Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha has said any leader who cannot provide the basic necessities of life for the masses must be considered failed leaders. According to Okorocha, “The masses of Nigeria are not asking for too much from their leaders. All they are saying to us is, give us basic necessities of life – ...Alleged killing: Family seeks release of son’s corpse, demand N50m compensation in Rivers
The Family of late Mr. Godstime Akugbo allegedly killed by the police, on Tuesday, pleaded with the Rivers Judicial Commission of Inquiry to prevail on the police authorities to release his corpse for a befitting burial. Mr. Michael Akugbo, the elder brother of the deceased, on behalf of the family, made the appeal and also ...
