Wike Congratulates Egbemode, Njiowhor, Others

The congratulatory message sent by the Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike to new executives of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) was among the top issues that started last week in Government House.
In the congratulatory message, Chief Wike congratulated the  Managing Director of New Telegraph, Mrs Funke Egbemode who won a re-election bid as the President of Nigeria Guild of-Editors (NGE).  The governor also congratulated the Director of Publications in the Rivers State Newspaper Corporation, Juliet Njiowhor for clinching a position in the NGE executive council.
Last Monday, the governor through the Secretary to the State Government, Kenneth Kobani attended the Workers Day Rally held at the General Gowon Stadium, Elekahia.
He assured workers of prompt payment of salaries and emoluments, which he promised will remain  top priority for his administration.
He assured that workers’ welfare would continue to be given due attention by his administration because he believes, that the workers are contributors to the development of the state.
The Workers Day rally was followed by another event to mark the State Golden Jubilee Anniversary.  The event was organised by the Golden Jubilee Women Prayer Network led by Pastor Ene Secondus.
Speaking at the event, Chief Wike urged Christians to always uphold the state in prayers.  He assured the people that he will continue to provide God-fearing leadership for the people of the state, using the resources to develop communities.
The State Governor, last Tuesday, embarked on project tour. He was in company of Chief Glory Emeh and visited the Ecumenical Centre and Pleasure Park at Aba Expressway.
Last Wednesday, ahead the traditional rulers day celebrations to mark the State Golden Jubilee, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Saad Abubakar visited the state and addressed Muslim faithful in the state.
Speaking during an interactive session with Muslims in Rivers State, the President General, Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, enjoined residents to join hands with Chief Wike to move the state forward.
In his word: “Now that the noise of the campaigns are over, support the leader to succeed.  If the leader succeeds, the community benefits. If the leader fails, the community suffers consequences”.
The governor through his Special Assistant on Electronic Media, Simeon Nwakaudu issued a statement last Wednesday evening affirming that the protest by labour on May Day against the Federal Government was a confirmation that people were fed up with the Buhari-led government.
The Sultan of Sokoto, last Thursday, in company of the Oni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, laid foundation for the new ultra-modern Secretariat Complex for the State Traditional Rulers’ Council.
After the foundation laying ceremony, the two royal fathers together with Governor Wike went to the Obi Wali Conference Centre for the Golden Jubilee celebrations specially designated for traditional rulers. The event witnessed lectures, drama, dance and exhibition.
The State Governor remarked at the event that, “we have no doubt when the history of Rivers State will be written, the sacrifices and contributions of the traditional institution toward building a peaceful, united and prosperous state will be lined in gold prints”.
Last Friday, the governor met with the State Golden Jubilee Anniversary Committee, shortly after the meeting, he embarked on project inspection in company of Senator George Sekibo.
The Governor, was at Ngo town, headquarters of Andoni Local Government Area to witness Thanksgiving and celebration of the Okaan-Ama of Ngo Land, King Job Williams Okuniket-Nnabiget (XIV). He urged the people to be united and promised that Andoni people will continue to get the best from his-administration.