Justice Minister, NBA Laud Wike …Over Commitment To Nat Dev, The Bar …As NBA Confab Opens In PH

The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, the Republic of Rwanda, Mr Busingye Johnston, has commended the Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike for embarking on meaningful development projects in the state.
Similarly, Nigeria’s Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), has commended Governor Wike for his outstanding contributions to the development of the bar in Nigeria.
The Rwandan Justice Minister and his Nigerian counterpart spoke at the Government House, Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, when they paid a joint courtesy call on the governor on Saturday.
Johnston said: “I am glad  to report that what I have seen so far testifies that massive development is taking place in Rivers State”.
He noted that on his way from the airport, he saw several ongoing development projects taking place, pointing out that such developmental projects are what African states need at the moment.
The Rwandan Justice Minister said that the time has come for Africans to work towards building the continent so that the future generations would live a more meaningful life.
In his remarks, Nigeria’s Justice Minister, Abubakar Malami, noted that Wike has exhibited higher sense of commitment to the development of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA).
He praised the governor for his contribution to the Bar headquarters in Abuja, which led to the naming of one of the floors as Rivers Floor.
He said, “your contribution to the development of the bar is remarkable. We are here to register our appreciation of what you have been doing for the bar”.
Responding, the Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike assured the two Ministers of Justice  that his commitment to the development of Nigeria and Rivers State is borne out of the desire to improve the living condition of the people.
The governor said all African leaders must work together to lift the continent from the dark corners of underdevelopment for the sake of the future generations, and called for the respect of the rule of law as all leaders engage in governance.
Wike reiterated his commitment to the unity of the country, stressing that all his efforts are geared towards the sustenance of Nigeria and her economy.
He said, “We believe that this country must be united. It doesn’t matter the political party we belong to, this country is one”.
Wike commended the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, for showing maturity by paying him a courtesy visit, pointing out that as a leader of the bar in Nigeria, the Attorney General of the federation has proved that he has the spirit of accommodation.
He said that the visit of the Attorney General of the Federal Republic of Rwanda has further proved the growing acceptance of Rivers State as a home of peace, and an international destination of choice, despite the negative propaganda by the opposition in the state.
Nigeria’s Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, and his Rwandan counterpart are in Port Harcourt to attend the 56th NBA Annual General Conference.
Also, the National President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Augustine Alegeh (SAN) has lauded Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike for his outstanding delivery of pro-people development projects.
The NBA president spoke in Port Harcourt on Saturday after he commissioned the Dr Peter Odili Road reconstructed by the Wike administration.
He said that Wike has lived up to the expectations of the people of Rivers State by implementing quality projects.
He said, “we are proud that Governor Wike has delivered what he promised his people. This road is necessary for the economic development of the state”.
He lauded the people of the state for making the right choice by electing a leader that is development conscious.
“The people of Rivers State have determined that they want development by voting Governor Wike. I like the song composed by the women the last time I visited: they called him, ‘the talk one, do two governor,’” the senior advocate said.
In his address, Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike assured the people of the state that he will sustain the development of the state through the execution of projects that will positively impact on the lives of the people.
He said though the Dr Peter Odili Road was not awarded by his administration, he resolved to reconstruct it because it will resolve the traffic congestion in the area.
He noted that because of the importance of road networks in the state, only contractors with capacity will be engaged by the state government.
“We did not award this road contract, but we had to mobilise the contractor and paid for its rehabilitation and remodelling because it is relevant to the economy of the state,” he said.
He assured that politics will play no role in his consideration of projects for the good of the people.
Earlier, the state Commissioner for Works, Architect Harrison Iheanyichukwu, said the dual carriageway has a width of 7.5m on each lane.
The commissioning ceremony was attended by NBA national officials, senior lawyers and members of the Rivers State Executive Council.