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GOVERNOR WIKE GIVES MECHANICS, STREET TRADERS AND PRIVATE TAXI PARK OPERATORS ONE MONTH TO VACATE PORT HARCOURT ROADS Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has given roadside mechanics, roadside car dealers, street traders and private taxi park operators, a month ultimatum to vacate the streets of Port Harcourt . Addressing roadside mechanics, roadside car dealers, street traders and private taxi park operators at the Government House Port Harcourt on Friday, Governor Wike said that the artisans and traders must comply with the stipulated period, because his administration is committed to the restoration of the Garden City status of Port Harcourt. He said: "I am giving all groups one month to leave the roads. Within this one month, you should find alternative locations to carry out your businesses. "By the first week of July, the State Government will swing into action. Port Harcourt must be clean, whether you like it or not". Governor Wike
Sanwo-Olu visits Olusosun dumpsite Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State today visited the Olusosun dump site in furtherance of his pledge to improve the environmental situation as contained in the first Executive Order on Environmental and Sanitation Matters signed recently. Speaking during a visit to the dumpsite, alongside his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, the Governor said: “we are here today to validate the Executive Order we signed. This is where we receive 70 per cent of the waste in Lagos. The facility is 28years old so we want to ensure that it can receive waste for the next 23years’’, he said. The Governor expressed the possibility of the return of the monthly sanitation exercise after consultations with various stakeholders. “We are going to ask Lagosians if they want us to return the three-hour monthly sanitation exercise to ensure that we have a cleaner city. Though I have my own view, we will still ask Lagosians,” he said. He also disclosed the plan to
Kaduna Senator-Elect Uba Sani Appoints Elrufai's Son Bello As Deputy Chief Of Staff Malam Uba Sani, Senator-elect for Kaduna Central senatorial zone has on Thursday appointed governor Nasir El-Rufai’s son, Bello, as his deputy Chief Of Staff. According to Bello’s social media profile, he studied Public Relations and Corporate Communications at Georgetown, United States of America. He also studied Political science/International relations. One of the All Progressives Congress, APC, chieftains in Kaduna said that Senator Uba Sani, a former Political Adviser to El-Rufai, apart from appointing the governor’s son, he also appointed others too as his legislative aides. Many of Bello’s friends who described him as a calm and humble young man wished him goodluck at the National Assembly when the 9th Assembly resumes next month. Reacting on his facebook page, Bello’s brother Bashir El-rufai wrote: “With my brother Bello El-Rufai by his side, Uba Sani will surely deliver to the ci
SECOND TERM : GOVERNOR WIKE PROMISES TO INTENSIFY PROJECTS DELIVERY Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that he will work with the speed of light in his second term because he believes that four years will elapse in no time. Speaking after inspecting the Mother and Child Hospital under construction and the Government Craft Development Centre being rehabilitated in Port Harcourt on Thursday, Governor Wike said that the process of projects delivery would be intensified for the good of Rivers people. He said: "Four years for us is like four months. So we have no time. Now that the people have given us another mandate, we should be able to give them the best". On the Mother and Child Hospital, Governor Wike informed that his administration has commenced re-modelling the facility because the former contractor failed to meet the required standard. "The Former Contractor failed to execute the contract in line with the specifications
PARTICIPATE IN POLITICS, GOVERNOR WIKE TELLS CHRISTIANS Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has appealed to Christian leaders to participate in the political process to help in the development of the country. Speaking during a courtesy visit by the Anglican Bishop of Niger Delta North, at the Government House, Port Harcourt on Friday, Governor Wike said Christian Leaders can no longer stay away from the political arena in view of present day realities. “Continue to pray for us, but encourage your members to participate actively in Politics. “There is no reason to stand aloof at this time. When religious people are involved in politics, there is always a difference. Uf they participate, there will be an improvement in the governance process”. Governor Wike acknowledged the role played by the church in his victory at the polls. Governor Wike said that his administration will continue to partner with the church as it works towards the rapid development of the state. He
GOVERNOR WIKE HONOURS INAUGURATION PARADE COMMANDER Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has commended the parade commander for his second term inauguration, SP Komonbo Kate for her outstanding performance. Speaking during a brief ceremony at the Government House, Port Harcourt, on Friday, Governor Wike expressed satisfaction with the capacity and commitment shown by the parade commander. He said that the brief ceremony at the Government House, was aimed at recognizing her performance and to encourage other professionals to show commitment and capacity when detailed to carry out duties. “This is to honour the lady who led that parade of our inauguration. What we saw that day shows commitment and capacity. “I am happy that the police is being honoured for doing the right thing. We shall continue to encourage all committed workers”, he said. Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Usman Belel thanked Governor Wike for the recognition of the parade commander. “My joy knows no
Makinde Proscribes Oyo NURTW Over Forceful Takeover Of Garages The Oyo State government has announced the sack of the National Union of Road Transport Worker (NURTW) in Oyo State, adding that all parks and garages has now been taken over by the state government. The announcement was made on Friday in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital in a press release signed by the Oyo State governor, Eng. Seyi Makinde. The statement which was read by the Chief of Staff to the Oyo State government, Chief Oyebisi Ilaka, reads that ‘while appreciating the good people Oyo State for their steadfastness overtime and support for this administration, we stand on the need to maintain peace and transquility in the state in order to engender commercial and human development. “After todays delibration, with security and stakeholders meeting involving security chiefs and the governor, we have resolve to procribed the NURTW in this state untill further notice.” The statement reads further that ‘all activities o