Wike Assures Of A Greater Rivers In 2016

Governor Nyesom Wike swore-in more 15 Special Advisers to assist in the governance of the State.  The new aides who are yet to receive their portfolios were the last for the year 2015 according to the Rivers State Chief Executive.
Governor Wike charged them to use the opportunity given to them to serve and further the interest of the state, reminding them that  “You will be remembered for what you have done and contributed”. The governor, shortly after the swearing-in of the SAs, participated with his wife, Justice Eberechi Suzette Wike, in the Christmas party for children.  Excited with the governor’s presence the children took photographs shook hands and received from  the first family.
Returning from Abuja on Wednesday, the governor declared open the fourth quarterly meeting of the State Council of Traditional Rulers.  He lauded the royal fathers for their contribution to governance and peace in the state and assured them of government’s continued assistance as touching the grassroots.
Governor Wike during his remarks at the traditional rulers council meeting, promised that as an incentive to sustain the relative peace in the state will give stipends and rewards to communities where peace is sustained.
The governor on Thursday commissioned the Odili/Woji/Akpajo Road, from the axis between Woji and Abuloma Road.  The project was started by the immediate past administration but suffered a set back.  On assuming office in May, Governor Wike released funds to continue the project.
The road covers about 1.672 kilomtres and is a dual carriage way with walkway, Governor Wike during the commissioning, promised that street lights will be installed on the road to give it a good ambience and aid security in the night.
The governor also used the occasion to hint of plans to commence the Woji/Rumuigbo Road and the Elelenwo/Akpajo Road.  The projects are expected to commence this year, he said.
On Friday, the governor, after a brief exco meeting gave a special New Year message in a state-wide broadcast.
He assured that the state was in the path of greatness, as his administration had put everything in place to make the state conducive for business through infrastructure and human resource development.