Rivers recorded numerous development projects- Wike

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state, has declared that although the year 2017 was a very difficult year, the state government was able to deliver numerous human and infrastructural development projects for its people.

In a New Year message to the people of the state, on Monday, the Governor said that as a people, the state was able to peacefully and collectively mark the 50th anniversary of the creation of the state,

adding that in doing so the people were able to cherish the memory of their founding fathers, celebrated their fabulous heritage, took stock of their progress, and set the compass for the future.

The Governor stated that as a government his team moved the state several notches forward. He said that his administration constructed and added more kilometers of roads to the existing road network and rehabilitated, equipped and transformed hundreds of basic education schools, secondary schools as well as built new faculty buildings for the tertiary institutions in the state.

He said: “We also strengthened the healthcare delivery system for optimal performance. We promoted the rule of law and enhanced access to justice with the building of new court houses for the state as well as the Port Harcourt division of federal courts, and improved the welfare of judicial officers for greater productivity.

“We successfully restored our broken economy and put it on a sustainable growth path and regeneration. We have also enhanced our tourism and recreational potential with the building of the Port Harcourt Pleasure Park.

“More than anything else, we have worked assiduously to secure and sustain the peace, safety, and security of lives and property across the state. We have also strengthened the bounds of unity with the promotion of inclusive governance, social justice, and accommodation,” he continued.

Governor Wike said that it was important to reiterate with gratitude that those achievements were as a result of the support and cooperation the people gave to his government, stating that together the people and the state worked hard towards realizing their vision for a truly peaceful, secured and prosperous Rivers state.

“For us, 2018 will also be another year without break in the execution of development projects. We will intensify our efforts and continue on the path to fulfilling all our campaign promises in all respects.

“To this end, massive investments in infrastructure, access to education and training, qualitative healthcare and the creation of economic opportunities will remain some of our key priorities.

“And in doing so, no part of the state will be left behind just as we shall also ensure that every person is carried along on our way to building a sustainable prosperity for us and our children,” he said.

The Governor stated that although the challenges the state faced were great and aggravated by the prevailing economic hardship in our country, he was using the opportunity to urge the people to continue to keep hope alive and embrace the New Year with courage and unity of purpose to overcome the adversaries of the state and reap the harvest of hard work, determination, and success.

He said: “We all share the responsibility of building our state and our country. Let us, therefore, continue to demonstrate the values of hard work, patriotism and integrity and strengthen our commitment to building a just, accountable and inclusive society of our dreams where no one is left behind.”

Governor Wike state that in spite of the past difficulties the state still had reasons to thank God for life and look forward with renewed hopes for a better new year.

He also conveyed his gratitude to all for all for the support, co-operation as well as the contributions to the development of the state since the inception of his administration in 2015.

Amaka Agbu, Port Harcourt