Wike Gets NSA’s Best Performing Gov Award

Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike has won the 2021 Nigeria Service Awards (NSA), as the Best Performing Governor in the country.
The Convener of the NSA and Executive Director, COA Media, Cletus Akhimien, made the disclosure in a statement, last Monday, in Jos, the Plateau State capital.
“Wike emerged as winner of the prestigious NSA after a 14-day voting by Nigerians, via our several social media handles and email.
“He emerged the winner out of five nominees, including Governor Ifeanyi Okowa (Delta), Governor Babagana Zulum (Borno), Governor David Umahi (Ebonyi), and Governor Oluseyi Makinde (Oyo).
“The NSA is aimed at honouring individuals and groups, whose works have positively impacted on communities across Nigeria in their various fields of endeavour,” he said.
Akhimien said that the award was targeted at motivating stakeholders towards building a greater Nigeria.
“This award upholds formal order to stimulate Nigerians to build the spirit of service in their purpose and pursuits, recognise and celebrate talents, icons, captains of industries, technocrats and those making Nigeria proud in various endeavours.
“It is also aimed at awakening patriotism and spurring Nigerians to do more, in terms of service to humanity and societal transformation.
“Wike and other nominees will be formally presented with award trophies, plaques and certificates at a Gala Night slated for November 11 at Sheraton Hotels and Tower, Abuja,” he said.