Rivers Golden Jubilee: Wike promises to complete key projects
The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has stated that the state government would complete some key projects in 2017 which would be christened “Jubilee Projects” to mark the 50th anniversary of the state coming up in May, this year.
The governor who was speaking at the Government House, Port Harcourt, on Monday, when he received the Interim Report of the Golden Jubilee Committee, noted that the Golden Jubilee celebration would further project the state positively as it would showcase the best of the Rivers people..
He called on the committee to swing into action immediately so that the state would have a worthwhile Jubilee celebration and lauded the committee for a well-researched report, pointing out that implementation would start after the State Executive Council had met with the committee.
“I want to urge members of the Golden Jubilee Committee to immediately swing into action. This celebration requires Publicity, that is why we must begin early,” he said.
Speaking earlier, Chairman of the Rivers State Golden Jubilee Committee, Chief Ferdinand Alabrabra, informed that the unveiling of the Golden Jubilee logo and a world press conference would herald the celebration.
Chief Alabraba said that cultural events and performances would showcase Rivers State to the world, while a book on Rivers State at 50 and recognition awards for those who contributed to the growth of the state would also feature.
The committee chairman added that the committee also suggested the way forward by proposing Vision 2067, which stipulated where the state would be in 50years.
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike receiving the interim report of the Golden Jubilee Committee from its chairman, Chief Ferdinand Alabrabra at the Government House, Port Harcourt on Monday.
