Wike promises not to take Rivers people support for granted

By Ihesiulo Grace

8 April 2019

Nigeria

Amaka Agbu, Port Harcourt

The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has declared that he would never take the support of Rivers people for granted, saying that he would continue to work to improve their lives.

Governor Wike spoke on Saturday when he visited project sites in the state capital and interacted directly with Rivers people for the first time after his election victory.

He said: “I will never relent in what we are doing for the people. We will never take the support of Rivers people for granted. I will continue to work towards improving the lives of the people.”

Wike said that he was happy with the outpouring of love and support across Rivers State, noting that he was motivated to work harder for the people of Rivers State.

“The people gave us the mandate to offer service. I am happy with the outpouring of love from the people of Rivers State. Their love motivates me to offer greater service.

“We will continue to execute projects that will touch the lives of the less privileged,” he said.

Governor Wike expressed satisfaction with the quality of project delivery at the Real Madrid Football Academy, Judges Quarters, Mile One Market and the Fruit Garden Market.

The Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Senator Mao Ohuabunwa, said the celebration of Governor Wike by Rivers people was democracy in action.

He said: “You can see how happy I am. This is democracy in action. I don’t think there is a better way to appreciate the people than to do projects that will touch their lives.

“You can see the outpouring of love, genuine love. You can see along the road, people came out, market women, taxi drivers, children applauding and appreciating the governor for the good job he is doing.

“This shows that Rivers State is in God’s hands and in safe hands. I can say categorically that Rivers people are happy “.

The interaction between Governor Wike and Rivers people climaxed with Market Women extending gifts to the Rivers State Governor in a show of love and appreciation.