… as Obi commissions road project in Rivers
By Valentine Amanze, Online Editor
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has assured the people of the state that he would remain committed to the development of the state and continue to deliver good governance to the people.
Wike gave the assurance during the commissioning of Phase II of Isiokpo Internal Roads by the Vice Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in 2019 elections, Mr Peter Obi, at Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State.
Wike also said that he would not slow down in serving the people of Rivers State.
His words: “Till I leave office, I will continue to do what I was elected to do, which is, delivering good governance to my people. I don’t believe slowing down during second tenure. When I leave office, I can rest.”.
Welcoming Obi to the event, Wike described him as a great leader, who is not only financially prudent but also politically competent to lead.
He praised Obi for leaving behind so much money in savings for his predecessor.
“That shows accountability in leadership. I don’t know if I will be able to leave behind the amount of money Obi left behind for his successor”, Wike said.
Responding, Obi appreciated Wike for the developmental projects and good governance he is delivering to the people of Rivers State.
He also praised the governor for opening up internal roads to different previously inaccessible areas of the state.
“Our research on poverty has shown that most areas are poor due to unavailability of good and accessible roads. Thank you Your Excellency for providing good road network for the people of Rivers State, thereby reducing poverty.
“What is even most striking about Wike’s infrastructural development is that he is able to achieve all these without borrowing funds”, Obi said.
Obi re-echoed the need for people to be elected into positions of power based on competence.
He pointed out that the nation had been retrogressing because of incompetent leaders, while calling on Nigerians to shun sentiments in their leadership recruitment process.
The Phase II of the Isiokpo Internal Roads project accounts for 17. 7km of road network. All of which are 7.3 meters wide with 9.78 kilometre of drains.
