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From Tony John, Port Harcourt
Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike, yesterday, said his administration has fearlessly tackled insecurity headlong and created an enabling climate for smooth delivery of quality development projects.
He made the assertion at the inauguration of 16.2 kilometres Omueze-Umuogba-Umuokpurukpu-Umueke-Umunju-Eberi road in Omuma Local Government Area, yesterday.
The governor said while other states were still struggling with issues of insecurity, Rivers State is witnessing harvest of development projects with the non-stop inauguration and flag-off ceremonies to their amazement.
“Don’t fight anybody that God has blessed. Don’t fight the state that God has blessed. People are talking about insecurity. We are talking about commissioning and flagging-off of projects. Is it easy? If it is easy, let them try it.”
Governor Wike said it is only states controlled by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that have created a peaceful climate for the citizens while the government delivers democratic dividends.
“Those who say they don’t like what PDP is doing, they have no choice but to like it. You can see what the party is doing. We are flagging-off and commissioning projects. Whether they like it or not, we are in charge.”
The governor said it is obvious that Rivers State is no longer on the same level with states that could not provide dividends of democracy to their people.
Governor Wike said the performance of his administration has restored confidence in Rivers people and they can walk with their heads raised high.
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“Rivers people, are you not proud of your state? If you’re a Rivers man, anywhere you go, raise your shoulder high and say you’re a Rivers man and woman. They (other parties) can only jealous us, but they cannot do anything. We are of different class. We are not on the same level with them.”
Governor Wike commended Kelechi Nwogu, the member representing Omuma State constituency, for his loyalty to PDP.
He also extolled him for his commitment to the welfare of Omuma people and being a trusted ally to him.
At the behest of Nwogu, Governor Wike promised Omuma people that his administration will reconstruct the Umuakali-Eberi Road in appreciation of their support to the PDP.
Inaugurating the project, former president of the Senate, Adolphus Wabara, noted how Governor Wike has redefined governance and broken the jinx of non-performance associated with second tenure governors.
According to him, the approach to development that Governor Wike has adopted stands him out as a much sought-after leader who should be consulted in solving critical national issues related to governance.
“With my experience in elective politics, second terms of most governors are dull, some governors will just go to sleep because they don’t have anything to offer. But, you are still commissioning projects, as if you’re not even going to leave.
“Your developmental approach, your developmental plans, and formula should make you an international consultant to the failing government. Because, quite frankly, the magic, I mean, nobody knows except you. You do it with ease, you do it with happiness,” e said.
Providing the description of the project, Commissioner for Works, Elloka Tasie-Amadi, said the link roads in Omuma council was another genuine efforts of the Wike-led administration to ease the transportation difficulties experienced by rural dwellers in the Omuma.
