Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike has declared that the APC Federal Government has politicised security to the disadvantage of national development.
\nHe said that the Federal Government and her agencies de-market certain opposition states for cheap political points.
\nThe Governor made the remarks yesterday in Port Harcourt during an interview with an international television station.
\n\u201dThere is no insecurity here in Rivers State. People only de-market the state for political reasons.
\n\u201dThere is no insecurity when it comes to drilling oil for the economic wellbeing of the entire country. But they claim insecurity when it comes to political gains.
\nSecurity issues in Nigeria have been politicised by the APC Federal Government,\u201dhe said.
\nThe governor regretted that the Neighbourhood Safety Corps Agency initiated by the Rivers State Government, had their training base attacked by soldiers.
\nHe said that Rivers State is one of the most secure locations in the country which has been transformed into the nation\u2019s destination of choice for conferences and events.
\n\u201dRivers State is an investment destination because we have created the right environment through the provision of critical infrastructure \u201c, he said.
\nGovernor Wike said that his administration is developing the tourism potentials of the state to boost her economy.
\nHe noted that the hosting of NAFEST was targeted at showcasing the cultural potentials. He said that the State will build a museum to promote the culture of the people.
\nOn Seki, Governor Wike said that his administration will partner with the producers to further promote the Rivers culture.
\nHe said: \u201cI was impressed with the concept of Seki. It makes us remember our culture, our dances and our heritage\u201d.
\nMeanwhile,the Rivers State Government yesterday launched the state\u2019s golden jubilee commemorative postage stamps to promote the state\u2019s identity and culture in the international arena.
\nLaunching the commemorative postage stamps at the Government House Port Harcourt, Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike said the stamps are appreciated for their intrinsic value and the historic messages and imagery they convey.
\nHe said: \u201cWe are here to formally launch the historic commemorative postage stamps of Rivers State as part of that historic moment and in demonstration of our commitment to communicate and connect the state and its values to the rest of the world\u201d.
\nThe governor said that the first commemorative postage stamp focused on the Brick House which was the seat of power under several administrators before Former Governor Peter Odili built the new Government House.
\nHe said while the second stamp dwelt on the Point Block which is the tallest building at the State Secretariat , the third and fourth stamps promoted the images of the traditional resources and occupation of Rivers people.
\nHe said: \u201cCollectively, these four stamps recall and demonstrate our illustrious history and traditions; honour the vision, creativity and extraordinary achievements of our past; attest and affirm our capacity to evolve, grow and fight for our place in the sun.
\n\u201dAbove all, they embody the colourful identities that make up our shared history, assume our expectations and enable the world to understand what defines us as a people and the ideals we represent \u201cThe governor noted that while the state is proud of her past and secure in her present, Rivers people are looking with hope into the future for victory over their challenges.
\nChairman of the Rivers State Golden Jubilee Committee, Chief Ferdinand Alabraba said commemorative postage stamps are valued because they are collectors items.
\nHe said that Rivers State is making history by releasing the golden jubilee commemorative postage stamps.
\nRepresentative of the Post Master General of the Federation, Mrs Funmilayo Ogunlana commended the Rivers State Governor for collaborating with NIPOST to release the Golden Jubilee Commemorative Stamps.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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