We Will Protect And Defend Our Citizens – Wike

Governor Nyesom Wike started last week on a con
gratulatory note. He congratulated former Senate President, senator David Mark on his victory at the senatorial re-run elections. In a congratulatory message through his Special Assistant on Electronic Media, Barrister Wike opined that Senator Mark’s victory at the Benue South Senatorial District elections is an indication that Mark is loved by his people.
The Rivers State governor, however, called on the former Senate President to play his stabilizing role at the National Assembly for the present dispensation to benefit from his vast experience in legislative matters.
On Sunday, last week, Governor Wike visited the Onne Oil and Gas Free Zone operated by INTELS Group. The governor said the state government would provide enabling environment to attract major investors to the state.
He commended INTELS Group for its massive investments in Rivers State which have impacted positively on the economy of the state.
On Monday, last week, the governor visited Omoku, the headquarters of Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area. The visit was aimed at finding lasting solution to the violence and mayhem that had engulfed the area since last year.
Irked by the levity and non-challance displayed by the Caretaker Committee Chairmen of Abua/Odual, Ahoada-East and Ahoada-West, Governor Wike announced their suspension. The Rivers State Chief Executive observed that the state of security in the three local government areas should be a source of worry to all stakeholders.
In the light of the insecurity in the area and anxiety it has caused the people, Governor Wike ordered security agencies to be more proactive. He charged traditional, religious and political leaders in the affected areas to work with government in order to return peace in the four LGAs.
On Wednesday, last week, Governor Wike was at the NNS Pathfinder naval base to unveil 25 Epenal Security Boats acquired by the naval high command to boost fight against oil theft in the Niger Delta.
At the occasion attended by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Gabriel Olonisakin and Chief of Naval staff, Vice Admiral Ibok, Governor Wike pledged the support of Govenment in the fight against sabotage on state resources.
Later on the same Wednesday, there was a State Executive Council meeting presided over by the State Chief Executive. Shortly after the State Exco meeting, a statement from the governor’s aide on Electronic Media, announced the lifting of suspension on the three LGA chairmen.
Governor Wike also during the week attended the 50th birthday celebrations of former Deputy Governor, Engr. Tele Ikuru. He poured encomiums on the state former number two citizen, and urged other politicians to emulate his steadfastness and loyalty.
The governor on Thursday visited Bori and Yeghe communities in Ogoni to ascertain the level of damage to lives and property after Monday’s violence in the area. Wike condemned the level of damage and death and promised that government would ensure that those who lost their loved ones are supported. He, however frowned at the attitudes of politicians who want to grab power by force.
On Friday, Governor Wike had three courtesy calls at a go. First, he played host to the new Methodist Archbishop of Port Harcourt Diocese, Rt. Rev. Sunday Agu and to the new Executive Council of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN). He also played host to Miss Nigeria, Pamela Nigboro and from there proceeded to inspect project at Nembe Waterside and Oro-Igwe road.
On Saturday, Governor Wike and his counterpart from Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose addressed crowd at the PDP Special Thanksgiving Service  for the Supreme Court judgement that confirmed the Governor Wike mandate at Gowon Stadium Elekahia.