Former President to Nigerians: Gov Wike is transforming Rivers State
*Dr Goodluck Jonathan and Governor Nyesom Wike during his (Jonathan) reent visit to Rivers State
By Simeon Nwakaudu
Wherever you go today in Nigeria, the story of the
outstanding performance of Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has become
the trending item. For 22 months, this story kept on filtering into the ears of
the immediate past President of Nigeria, Dr Goodluck Jonathan.
As has become the common practice of high profile Nigerians,
the immediate past Nigerian President decided to come and see things for
himself. He saw first hand, the
transformation taking place in Rivers State.
Governor Wike has added value to Rivers State. He has made
the people proud. He has transformed the state into a huge construction site,
empowering the people in the process. There is no other state in Nigeria where
the governor is working in line with his campaign promises.
The beauty of Governor Wike's performance is that it has
lifted the state above negative propaganda, unproductive politics, reckless
security agencies schemes and placed it on the platform of progress. The
governor's performance has a magnetic force that pulls all lovers of
development towards Rivers State.
This time it was Former President Goodluck Jonathan that was
attracted to the state. As a Former
President, Goodluck Jonathan
understands the art and science
of development and he appreciates strategic
development efforts.
His views about the developmental progress made in Rivers
State under the leadership of
Governor Wike were quite
insightful. They will
help other leaders seeking to make the desired impact in their areas of
assignment.
Former President Goodluck Jonathan after his visit to
Government House, Port Harcourt on Saturday, March 18, 2017 declared that Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo
Wike has performed creditably well since assuming office 22 months ago, transforming
the state in the process.
The Former President
was led on a tour of projects in the Government House, Port Harcourt on
Saturday . The Governor led the Forner
President round projects such as the new
amphitheatre, the Government House Chapel, Restored Brick House (Former Seat of
Power in Rivers State), New Corridor of Power and Extended Landscape.
The Former President
stated that Wike is a worthy representative of the PDP.
He praised the governor for keeping the torch shinning by
his exemplary performance, which has
justified his election by the people of Rivers State.
Former President Goodluck Jonathan noted that Governor
Wike's outstanding performance has
become the common story across the country, pointing out that he has been
hearing about the good works of the governor for sometime, pointing out
that the governor has lived up to
his reputation.
He noted that since
Governor Wike was sworn in, Saturday was his first time of driving round Port Harcourt. He expressed satisfaction
with the quality of transformation he witnessed enroute the Government House, Port Harcourt.
He said: "I am part of Rivers State. I grew up in
Rivers State and Bayelsa was carved out of Rivers State. Also, my wife is from
Rivers State. Today, is my first day of visiting Rivers State since Wike
assumed office as Governor. Twenty two months down the line, I am quite
impressed with what I have seen.
"First, I heard so much, people have told me of the
changes in Port Harcourt. I was told that I can't even recognise the roads to
where I used to live . As we drove into the city, I noticed that he has done
very well in various areas."
Former President Jonathan stated: "One thing I must
commend Wike is that he has positive traits. I always believe that wherever you
find yourself, add value. Governor Wike has added value in Rivers State. He has
done weĺl to show his signature.
"Wike has taken us round. We have seen how he has
ptransformed the Brick House and maintain that Brick House. We saw the changes
he has made in some places in the Governmenr House, including building an
amphitheatre, a new chapel for worship, relaxing places and general
beautification.
"If you are the Chief Executive of an institution, you
stay for two years and you add no value, then you have no vision. Wike is doing
well and we commend him. He is a good representative of the PDP who is
committed to developing his people."
He thanked
Nigerians for appreciating his
contributions to the development of the
country, even after he left office.
Speaking while conducting the Former President round the
projects at the Government House, Port
Harcourt, Governor Wike said his
commitment is to lift the state to higher
heights.
He noted that the Old Brick was restored with certain
additions because of the need to preserve history of governance in the state.
The governor noted
that the New Amphitheatre being constructed
at the Government House would host high profile guests who visit the state.
According to him, the New Government House, Port Harcourt
Chapel which will host about 300 persons would provide a venue for
interdenominational Christian Worship.
He thanked the Former
President for the visit ,
assuring him that he will continue to live up to the expectations of the people.
Before Former President Goodluck Jonathan came, Vice
President Yemi Osinbajo had testified. Former Senate President David Mark
voiced his approval. Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu declared his
respect for Governor Wike's outstanding Performance and Senate Minority Leader
Godswill Akpabio praised the governor's excellent delivery of projects.
The list of those who
appreciate the good works of Governor
Wike is endless. The market woman, the
youth, the men, the clerics, the civil
servants, the professionals and the athletes.
In Rivers State, everyone feels
the impact of good governance. That is
why the state is off limits for election riggers.
Performance is a beauty, which everyone appreciates. Performance
is a force for security and stability, which Governor Wike has used to move
Rivers State forward. The creation of New Rivers is on course. Everyone is
enjoying the rhythm. As they insist across the state, this song will last till
2023.
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