…To Consolidate On Old Promises

Rivers State Governor, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, says his re-election campaign would not witness new promises to the people rather no efforts would be spared in consolidating on the successes of  the first term in office.

Governor Amaechi disclosed this  while speaking at his campaign tour dedication church service at the Corpus Christi Cathedral, Kaduna Street, Port Harcourt.

The Governor, who said his target was not to build structures alone, but to consolidate on the sustainability of the projects that had been embarked upon, declared “I will run the next four years of consolidation in education, power, security, transportation and agriculture, which has capacity to provide jobs for our people”.

He noted that “school building in itself cannot guarantee quality education, but emphasis would be placed on qualified teachers that would impart the right knowledge to the students”.

The Governor noted that the initial emphasis on primary education was based on the belief that once the foundation was right, the secondary and tertiary levels would take a cue and the achievement in education would reduce crime while quality healthcare delivery would reduce poverty.

Continuing, the governor added that good education and security remained the  key, so that Rivers people could sleep with their two eyes closed, stressing that the state government would resuscitate Risonpalm to create employment, as well as establish banana farms and fish farms to engage the youths.

According to the governor, “we should pray for God to help us to win, and when we do win, we shall work to justify God’s hand in our lives by battling hunger among our people. He, therefore, enjoined the electorate to vote wisely and protect their votes.

The Governor who recalled how the slogan “I believe” came into existence, said he became the governor of Rivers State through the trust he had in God, and promised to surrender his re-election bid to God for direction.

Earlier in his Homily, the Catholic Bishop of Port Harcourt Diocese, Most Reverend Camillus Archibong Etokudoh urged Christians to trust in God as he will never abandon them.

The Bishop told the Governor that as he begins his re-election campaign, he should not make promises that he cannot fulfill, but should remain focused, and with God on his side the Governor will succeed.

He urged the electorate to vote for credible leaders in the April general elections that would bring changes that they could see, assuring that the Church would support him with prayers.

Governor Chibuike Amaechi read the first lesson at the service, which featured prayers for the state government, the campaign team, the Church and the country.

The dedication service was well attended by Rivers people including the political class, traditional rulers, youth bodies as well as leaders of thought from all segments of the Rivers communities.