We’ll Place Rivers People First -Wike

The Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, has promised to utilize state funds in the development of the state and not to sponsor people outside.
Speaking at the State Banquet to mark his administration’s 100 days in office held in Government House on Monday, Wike said state funds will be used solely to develop the state.
Wike observed that the government is buoyed by the happiness and support it enjoys from the people, and emphasised the quest by his administration to work for the entire welfare of Rivers people .
Reaffirming his promise to focus on development, he said the days of wastage are over, “what is important to us is that the people of Rivers State are happy. The moment our people are happy then we can go home and sleep.”
Reacting to the various criticisms against the government, the governor said the administration will continue to harbour constructive criticism, while imploring the people to always pray for the success of the administration.
In his remarks, Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Ikuinyi Owaji-Ibani described  Wike’s success at the polls as divine.
The Speaker further said, “what you have done has surpassed expectation, as the Assembly we will not sing your praise, but we will admit that under your administration the state has witnessed tremendous achievements.”
Chairman of the 100 Days Organising Committee and Secretary to the State Government, Chief, Kenneth Kobani stated that the governor has demonstrated zeal to transform the state and has surpassed expectations.
He thanked the people for rallying behind the administration, since without their support the government will not make any headway.
President of the State Customary Court of Appeal, Justice Christy Nwankwo, thanked the governor on behalf of the judiciary for restoring the courts in the past 100 days, saying that, “it was not only the lawyers but the prisoners and even business people who suffered from the crisis.”
Earlier, Amayanabo of Grand Bonny, King Edward Asimini William Dappa-Pepple had noted that Wike has restored the hope of the people in government since he assumed office.
“From what has happened in River State and from what is happening now,lam encouraged to support the governor. I am happy with what he is doing in old Port Harcourt Township.”
He urged the governor to sustain the tempo as the  traditional institution and the citizenry are behind him.
National Chairman of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus, described Wike’s 100 days as a threshold in the history of the state.
In the words of Secondus, “You are one man that has come to rebuild this state…Before now, all the known institutions were broken down.”
While calling on the governor to do more, the PDP National Chairman sought for the people’s support as he underscored the need for unity and cooperation amongst all groups in the state.
Former President of Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Onueze Okocha, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) stated that the restoration of all arms of government was a testimony of the governor’s remarkable achievements in 100 days in office.
He, however, challenged Wike to always be in tune with the demands of Rivers people, stressing, “this celebration must continue because we expect more celebrations to come”.
Former Commissioner for Environment and Dean, Post Graduate Studies, University of Port Harcourt, Prof Roseline Konya, in her remarks, prayed God to give the governor wisdom as she urged him not to relent in delivering the dividends of democracy to the people.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum met in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, yesterday after which members, paid a solidarity visit to former President Goodluck Jonathan at his country home, Otuoke. Standing From left to right front row are Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, Forum Chairman, Olusegun Mimiko , former President Goodluck Jonathan and Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayesa State.