Wike urges community leaders to contribute to devt
*Congratulates NGE president on election victory
The Rivers state governor, Mr. Nyesom Wike, has called on community leaders in the state to work in unity to develop their respective communities.
Speaking during the fund raising for the construction of an ultra modern civic Centre complex by the Rumuokwuta community at the weekend, Governor Wike said that community development efforts would complement the development programmes of his administration.
He noted that leaders should make sacrifices to advance communal interest through a united front and praised the Rumuokwuta community for supporting him during the 2015 general elections, pointing out that they would not regret their support for him.
He said: “Because of the sacrifices the Rumuokwuta community made for me when I was in need, I will also support them. When you are at war and you see a brother who supports you, when it is his turn, you have no choice but to support him. We must encourage and support ourselves.”
The governor explained that he embarked on the total rehabilitation and expansion of the Government Girls Secondary School in Rumuokwuta because the people deserved the best.
He said: “The Rumuokwuta community didn’t lobby for the rehabilitation of the Government Girls’ Secondary School. I took the decision to rehabilitate the School because the people deserve it,” Governor Wike said.
The Chairman of Rumuokwuta Community Development Committee, Such Ama Chinda commended Governor Wike for the rehabilitation of the Government Girls’ Secondary School in the area.
Also, on Sunday, Governor Wike congratulated the Editor-in-chief and Managing Director of New Telegraph, Mrs. Funke Egbemode, on her election as the President of Nigerian Guild of Editors, NGE.
The governor also congratulated a director at the Tide Newspapers , Mrs. Juliet Njiowhor and others who emerged victorious during the 2017 edition of the NGE Biennial Convention.
Governor Wike urged the NGE President and the new executives to work towards promoting media professionalism, objectivity, and development of the country and wished the NGE President a fruitful term in office.
