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WIKE: THE RIGHT MAN FOR THE JOB
‘Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality’ – Warren Bennis.
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike is a living proof of the above statement made by a great philosopher, Warren Bennis. Being the Governor of Rivers State for over six years now, Wike has simply shown and is still showing that he knows and understands what it entails to be a leader. He came into governance with a vision and so far, he has been able to bring those vision to fruition.
In the history of Rivers State, massive transformation such as can be evidently seen in the areas of infrastructures, healthcare delivery, security, economic growth, education and so on, have never been recorded. No wonder the up and doing Governor has been nicknamed ‘Mr. Projects’ among many other honours bestowed on him that befits all his efforts and hardwork put in the State to make it conducive for residents who live and do business.
After much scrutiny on Wike’s pragmatic leadership style, well-meaning Nigerians and supporters came to a consensus that the hardworking Governor should step up and vie for the position of the President of Nigerian, come 2023 elections.
Fortunately, Wike heeded the call and has gone as far as picking the presidential form. This for me and all who desire a better and renewed Nigeria, would be termed as a welcome development.
Rivers State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Pastor Paulinus Nsirim rightly captured the mood of Nigerians when he wrote in his recent piece, “we need a leader who will boldly, without fear or favour, do the right things, make the right calls and take the problems of the country by the scruff of the neck and deal with them comprehensively and conclusively without playing to the gallery, like a true gladiator and champion of the people in a time like this that demands national heroism.”
Currently, insecurity issues in the country are being handled lightly by the federal government. Nigerians now live in fear each day, killings, kidnapping and abductions are now top on daily Newspapers and social media headlines. Lives and properties now mean little or nothing to our leaders at the federal level.
The most appalling thing is the fact that these criminals and perpetrators roam around the streets free, carrying out their evil practices in broad daylight without appropriate authorities arresting them and allowing law take its course.
It is indeed a tragic moment for Nigerians. Our leaders at the national level have failed us woefully so, we cry out for a ‘saviour’. The only candidate who fits the description of a Nigerian saviour is Governor Wike.
According to John Maxwell, a leader is one who knows the way, goes the way and shows the way. Governor Wike knows what to do at every given point, he knows how to go about it and ensures he does whatever needs to be done. Infact, he can be likened to the sons of Issachar who were familiar with times and seasons.
Seeing how Wike swung into action, taking drastic measures to curb the (kpo fire) illegal crude refinery and soot menace that rocked Rivers State few months ago, we can boldly say John Maxwell’s definition of leadership has been justified. Today, Rivers people breathe in relatively fresh and clean air as opposed to the carbonated air that resulted from activities of illegal refiners.
Some Nay Sayers and propagandists would say Rivers State is not Nigeria that Wike cannot control a country as large and diversified as Nigeria. What an absurd thing to say!
Let me take us a little around the corridors of one of the realities of Nigerian politics. PDP ranks top as one of the largest political parties in the country, this party would have been in shambles just like some of her contemporaries but for Wike’s intervention, the party is still standing tall and strong.
Wike has single handedly upheld, sustained and maintained peace among members of his party across the nation.
The big question now is,
If one man can transform his state to a safe haven for investors and people living in it, do you think he would not do same and more for Nigeria if elected president?
If one man can boldly confront an issue that involved life and death (kpo fire) in his State, without fear or favour, do you think he would not do same and more for Nigeria if voted president?
If one man can successfully keep a party as large and diverse as PDP in one-piece, do you think he is not capable of doing same for the country if elected president?
I really wish Nigerians would call a spade a spade and face reality.
It is high time we considered FACTS and not FALLACIES.
I really wish Nigerians would have a rethink and make our votes count by voting the right man for the job come 2023 elections. WIKE IS THE NEW NIGERIA! WIKE IS THE RIGHT MAN FOR THE JOB!
By: Precious Tornubari Kingsley-Anele,
Port Harcourt
Happy Birthday Chief Barr. Nyesom Ezenwo Wike CON
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We’ll Drive Tinubu’s Vision in Rivers With Vigour – Fubara …Inaugurates Dualized Ahoada/Omoku Road ….Debunks Rift With RSHA
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has stated that he will lead Rivers people to galvanize support for President Bola Tinubu to drive the vision and objectives of the Renewed Hope Agenda in the State with vigour.
The governor, who joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), on Tuesday, explained that his decision to join the APC was not for personal interest but for the overall benefit of Rivers State.
Fubara disclosed these while inaugurating the extension of the dualized Ahoada/ Omoku Express road in Ahoada East and Ogba Egbema Ndoni Local Government Areas of Rivers State.
He commended the contracting firm, Julius Berger, for timely delivery of the project, saying the project is a campaign promise fulfilled which will bring economic benefits to the people and tackle issues of insecurity associated with the route.
He said his administration has remained focused in delivering democratic dividends in the state despite facing glaring challenges.
The governor thanked the people of Ahoada East and Ogba Egbema Ndoni Local Government Areas for their continuous support, and urged his supporters to remain steadfast and also support President Tinubu who he said, has demonstrated love to Rivers State as a father.
Fubara denied having rift with the Rivers State House of Assembly, stating that his meeting with the lawmakers was stalled as a result of delay in the agreed meeting to be convened by former Governor Nyesom Wike and other stakeholders for him to meet with the state lawmakers.
“I have made every effort to meet with the Assembly members, but it is not within my leadership to initiate the meeting process.
“The arrangement was for my leader, Wike, and the elders led by Anabraba to call for a meeting with the the lawmakers.
“I’m a gentleman and principled. I can’t go behind to call them when we’ve already agreed. Whoever that tell them that I don’t want to meet with them, or I rejected proposal meant for them isn’t saying the truth,” Fubara said.
The Permanent Secretary of the Rivers State Ministry Works, Mr Austin Ezekiel-Hart, who gave the project description, said the delivery of the project was a fulfillment of long time dream by the people of Ahoada East and Ogba Egbema Ndoni Local Government Areas.
He said the road was previously a single lane and has now been dualised to 14.6 meters wide, complete with solar-powered streetlights with drainages.
He said the road significantly would reduce travel time between Ahoada and Omoku while improving economic activity in the region.
In his welcome address, Chairman of Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area, Hon. Chuku Shedrack Ogbogu, described the road as a symbol of unity, oneness, and development, thanking the governor for fulfilling his campaign promises.
On his part, the Managing Director of Julius Berger, Engr. Peer Lusbash, said the project was awarded to his company in 2023 with a completion period of 18 months which was achieved in best quality.
He added that Julius Berger enjoyed a good support from the Fubara administration, and assured to complete all ongoing projects being handled by Julius Berger on specification, especially the Ring Road project which is a legacy project.
Rivers State, Sir Siminialayi Fubara, has reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring good healthcare for the people of Rivers State.
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?Governor Fubara stated this when he played host to the Country Director of UNICEF, Wafaa Saeed Abdelatef and her management team in Port Harcourt, last Tuesday.
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?The governor who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Benibo Anabraba, said he would continue to provide the necessary facilities in order to ensure accessible and good health care for all Rivers people.
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?”We are constructing new zonal hospitals across the State. The Ahoada Zonal hospital will be commissioned in December and others are near completion.
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?”We are grateful to UNICEF for all they have done and believe we can always work together to care for the vulnerable in the society. We appreciate your physical presence, and believe that your staff working remotely, can also do more virtually. We have a capable Commissioner of Health, Dr. Adaeze Oreh, to help foster our relationship, communication and greater collaboration,” he said.
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?The Country Director for UNICEF Nigeria, Ms. Wafaa Saeed Abdelatef, assured Governor Fubara of UNICEF’s support to the programmes of the State Government. She appealed that health facilities such as the Oxygen Plant at Eleme Local Government Ares and the New Born Care Units be solarized.
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?”Be assured that UNICEF will continue to work and support the programmes here in Rivers State. We have seen the Oxygen Plant at Eleme LGA which has been effective because of the Public Private Partnership. We appeal that the plant be solarized.
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?”I commend your leadership of the State and assure that we are here to support your effort and assure you that you can count on our support and partnership. Rivers State is one of the states we can showcase how things are working so others can learn,” she added.
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