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UK Group Hails Wike’s COVID-19 Prevention Measures
A Coalition of Rivers State Indigenes based in the United Kingdom, Rivers United Front, have commended Governor Nyesom Wike for his proactive leadership in the fight against the spread of the dreaded coronavirus in Rivers State.
A statement signed by the President and the Secretary of the Group, Dr.Tubotamuno Mpaka and Mr. Kingsley Chimzi respectively, stated that Governor Wike’s approach has indeed helped to contain the virus in the State.
They commended the governor for the use of Executive Orders and social distancing strategies to protect the lives of Rivers people.
On the recent demolition of two hotels at Eleme Local Government Area which were found to be operating in defiance to an Executive Order and attack on COVID-19 Taskforce members, the group commended the governor for placing priority on the lives of the people.
” Our findings have revealed that the hotels were known to be hideouts for criminals where other nefarious activities take place arbitrarily.
“We therefore join other well-meaning people across the world to thank the governor for taking a bold and courageous step.
“Here in the UK, we have been made to adapt to the drastic steps being taken. Despite the technological advancement of the UK , containing the virus has become a big challenge.
“We urge our beloved governor not to be detered by selfish politicians and their likes who clearly want to discredit him for political gains.
“Let it be known that the UK has been among the worst hit by the pandemic because the country undersetimated the pandemic as it broke out hence they had to learn the hard way.
“We cannot afford such a mistake. That is why we are happy to say that the only thing that has kept Rivers State from a community transmission of the virus is the proactive measures put in place by the Governor.
“We also use this medium to state our preparedness to contribute to the fight against the virus in the State in whatever way we can,” the statement said.
They also used the opportunity to call on all well meaning Rivers people to give all necessary support to Governor Wike and disregard the distractions caused by people they called “political jobbers.”