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Wike Reassures On Projects Execution
Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike has declared that his administration will roll out more projects as a way of strengthening the state’s economy.
Speaking during the inspection of ongoing projects in Port Harcourt and Obio/Akpor Local Government Areas recently, Governor Wike said that several of the ongoing projects in the two local government areas would be delivered by the end of the year.
The governor inspected Woji-Akpajo Bridge/Road, Elelenwo-Akpajo Road, Creek Road, Produce House, Bonny-Nembe-Bille Jetty, Garrison-Trans-Amadi-Elelenwo Road and National Industrial Court.
He said: “When the people appreciate the developmental projects of the administration, it gives us the encouragement to give the people more infrastructures that will move the economy of the state forward.
“When people are happy, we are happy. We are happy that we are serving our people at this point in time. We will not disappoint them. That is what we owe the people”.
The governor particularly acknowledged the cheers of the market women along Creek Road in Port Harcourt. He noted that after the construction of the road, a befitting market would be constructed for the market women.
“Our projects are for everyone to see. We are not involved in propaganda. This is not 3D. This is live transformation taking place in Rivers State.
“We are one state where mass development is taking place for the benefit of the people”, Governor Wike said.
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Kenyan Runners Dominate Berlin Marathons
Kenya made it a clean sweep at the Berlin Marathon with Sabastian Sawe winning the men’s race and Rosemary Wanjiru triumphing in the women’s.
Sawe finished in two hours, two minutes and 16 seconds to make it three wins in his first three marathons.
The 30-year-old, who was victorious at this year’s London Marathon, set a sizzling pace as he left the field behind and ran much of the race surrounded only by his pacesetters.
Japan’s Akasaki Akira came second after a powerful latter half of the race, finishing almost four minutes behind Sawe, while Ethiopia’s Chimdessa Debele followed in third.
“I did my best and I am happy for this performance,” said Sawe.
“I am so happy for this year. I felt well but you cannot change the weather. Next year will be better.”
Sawe had Kelvin Kiptum’s 2023 world record of 2:00:35 in his sights when he reached halfway in 1:00:12, but faded towards the end.
In the women’s race, Wanjiru sped away from the lead pack after 25 kilometers before finishing in 2:21:05.
Ethiopia’s Dera Dida followed three seconds behind Wanjiru, with Azmera Gebru, also of Ethiopia, coming third in 2:21:29.
Wanjiru’s time was 12 minutes slower than compatriot Ruth Chepng’etich’s world record of 2:09:56, which she set in Chicago in 2024.
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