RSG Plans Three Polytechnics …Each Senatorial Zone Gets One …As Wike Recommits To Rivers’ Service

The Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike says his administration will establish a polytechnic in each of the senatorial districts once the state’s internally generated revenue improves to create more access to quality education.
He also explained that the establishment of the Port Harcourt Polytechnic  was not an attempt  to  kill the Kenule Beeson Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic as being peddled by political  opponents.
Wike said he was interested in the development of Ogoni and other parts of the Rivers State.
Addressing students and staff of the Ken Saro Wiwa Polytechnic on Wednesday in Bori, headquarters of Khana Local Government Area, Wike assured that government will work towards the accreditation of all the academic programmes  of the  Kenule  Beeson Saro-Wiwa  Polytechnic, Bori.
He also stated that the state government  will start with  the  upgrade of the school’s workshops and laboratories.
Wike also  said that his administration  will  complete the rehabilitation  of  the Birabi Memorial Grammar School,  Bori  and dualise the Saakpwenwa-Bori Road for the good of  the Ogoni ethnic nationality.
He said: “I make the solemn pledge to ensure that Kenule Beeson Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic facilities are improved for the school to carry  out its core  mandate. That is why I am here to inspect the school and thereafter  improve  her facilities.
“Having a polytechnic  in another location  will not remove the polytechnic  here. We will extend the necessary  grant to the Kenule Beeson Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic for the improvement of her facilities,  especially workshops and laboratories “.
The governor noted that the  state government  has concluded  plans to improve security in Bori and its environs.
He warned the students to shun crime and embrace peaceful lifestyle,  so that they are not caught in the web of law enforcement
He assured that his administration  will  pay the bursaries  of students after verifying the list of benefitting students across  the  state.
Wike announced the confirmation  of  the appointment of the Acting Rector of the polytechnic,  Dr Oneniye-Ofori Georgewill, following the overwhelming request of the students through their leadership.
In his remarks, Chairman  of  the  Governing Council of the Kenule Beeson Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic, Chief Adokiye Amaesimaka, commended the governor for his investments in the development  of  the  institution.
Also speaking, President of the Students Union Government of the institution, Comrade Peter Dunobari, commended the governor for setting up a credible governing council and management that have improved basic amenities in the state institution.
At the Birabi Memorial Grammar School, Bori, Wike  assured the students that his administration  will conclude work on the total  rehabilitation  of  the school.
He said  that the laboratories  and hostels of the school will be upgraded  to the  best of standards.
While inspecting the Saakpwenwa-Bori Road, Wike told Ogoni people  that the state government  will also install street lights from Saakpwenwa to Bori to give the area the face lift it deserves.
“I am here to entrench good governance  and not to play politics. Whatever I say I will do, that’s what I will do. I am free within this community because I keep all my promises”.
Wike Recommits To Rivers’ Service
Meanwhile, the Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, has declared that he will work for the good of all residents of the state, including his critics.
Wike made the pledge while playing host to the national executive of Grassroots Development Initiative (GDI)-led by its President General, Bright Amaewhule, at Government House, Port Harcourt.
The governor admitted that GDI played a vital role in the victory of PDP during the 2015 general elections in Rivers State.
Wike also declared that Nigerians are already glamouring for the return of PDP at the national level because of the failure of the APC.
In his speech, the President General of GDI, Bright Amaewhule, said that Wike has surpassed the achievement of his predecessor, Chibuike Amaechi, in his first one year in office.
The Tide recalls that Governor NyesomWike was also decorated with an award of excellence for his superlative performance in the past one year by the President General of GDI, Bright Amaewhule.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ward 10 Abual/Odual Local Government Area has passed a vote of confidence on Governor Nyesom Wike and his New Rivers Vision.
The Ward 10 Abual/Odual PDP at the end of it meeting also restated it resolve to continue supporting the party.
The caretaker member representing the ward, Okpokipoy Peters, advised members of the party to remain steadfast in supporting the governor and the party while urging youth to shun cultism.
On his part, the Chairman of the party in Ward 10, Sotonye Enaanobulodio Ezekiel, thanked members of the party for their support.