Rivers State Deputy Speaker lauds Governor Wike on projects delivery

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L-R: Deputy Speaker of Rivers State House of Assembly,  Ehie Edison, Eze Upata, Dr.Felix Enene Otuwarikpo and Deputy Whip of Rivers State House of Assembly,  Jack during the Commissioning of Constituency Projects at UBE Primary School,  Idoke on Monday.

(Nigeria) Deputy Speaker of Rivers State House of Assembly,  Ehie Edison has praised the Rivers State governor,  Mr Nyesom Wike for his development projects and his support to other leaders to promote development in their constituencies.
Deputy Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly spoke on Monday when two of his constituency projects,  Edeoha Market and UBE Primary School,  Idoke were commissioned by the Deputy Majority Whip of the House, Jack and the Chairman of Ahoada East Local Government Area,  Mr Ben Eke.
The Deputy Speaker said that Governor Wike has rolled out an unprecedented project delivery scheme that has transformed the state.
"We have never had it so good in Rivers State.  We urge Governor Wike to continue to do his best for the people of Rivers State.  We appreciate his commitment to developing Rivers State and his quest to bring the state to limelight in Africa," he said.
He added: "The Man who God has used to make it possible is Governor Wike of Rivers State.  Governor Wike has used every opportunity to give me the needed support.
"As you pray for us, continue to pray for Governor Wike.  
He is a performing governor,  the pride of Rivers State."
Edison said that several other projects are lined up for his constituents in December 2019 and early 2020.
He said: "We have lined up several projects for Commissioning in the coming months.  Our people will continue to experience quality projects as many projects initiated will be completed and delivered."
He urged traditional rulers of his constituency to continue to extend their support,  so that the people will enjoy more projects.
Commissioning the Constituency Projects of the Deputy Speaker, Deputy Majority Whip of the Rivers State House of Assembly,  Jack thanked Governor Wike for his faith in young legislators to deliver development projects to the people.
Jack said several important Constituency Projects spread across Rivers State flow from the support of Governor Wike.
"Young Lawmakers will never let Governor Wike down. We will continue to follow his footsteps to plant development projects in rural communities of Rivers State."
Hundreds of constituents from across Ahoada East Local Government Area thronged the venue of the projects  to sing the praises of the Deputy Speaker.
At the Commissioning of Edeoha Market, Ehie Edison thanked the people foe their support during the  2015 and 2019 general election.  
He announced that the market stalls will be shared on a family basis.
The Edeoha Market was commissioned by the Chairman of Ahoada East Local Government Area,  Mr Ben Eke.
Edison, Deputy Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly is popular for his delivery of Constituency Projects.  Since 2015, he has delivered Constituency Projects in the Education, Power, Health, Water and Rural Market Sectors.




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