Wike advised Agba to visit states, particularly, Rivers State, emphasising that there are projects in rural communities which have improved the socio-economic status of the people.
By Jeffrey Agbo
Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has knocked the Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Clement Agba, over his comments that governors are responsible for increasing poverty.
Agba had advised governors to tackle poverty by investing in areas that directly affect the rural people rather than build airports and flyovers in capitals.
Speaking on Thursday at the inauguration of the 13.86km long Rumuodogo 1 and 2 road in Oluua – Rumuodogo community in Emohua Local Government Area, Wike faulted Agba’s logic, saying he has no idea of how governors operate.
“He said governors are the problem, they don’t do rural roads, and I ask him where and where have you been? You just sit there (Abuja), you’ve not been to anywhere to check whether rural roads are being done or not,” said Wike.
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The governor pointed out that the development plan of his administration is holistic with infrastructure delivered not only in the state capital, but across the 23 Local Government Areas.
Wike advised Agba to visit states, particularly, Rivers State, emphasising that there are projects in rural communities with the Rumuodogo road inclusive, which have improved the socio-economic status of rural communities.
“Come to Rivers State and see whether we are doing roads that will cause agricultural produce to be brought out to the cities or not before you open your mouth. We are not doing roads in the city alone. We are doing roads in all local government area of the State,” he said.