Rivers
Wike’s Ministerial Appointment Excites Monarch
A traditional ruler in Rivers State, and Head of Chief Saturday Jaja War Canoe House, in King Jaja group of houses, Opobo, Alabo Reuben Mietamuno Saturday Jaja, has expressed joy over the appointment of former Governor of Rivers State, Chief Nyesom Wike, as Minister in-charge of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
He described Wike’s appointment as the best thing to happen to Nigeria, based on what he termed the former Governor’s track record of good governance in the last eight years he was in charge of Rivers State.
Speaking with The Tide recently via telephone from Abuja, Jaja noted that the ex-Governor is widely known to be a role model in terms of effective administration.
“Little wonder Rivers People and Nigerians are looking forward to emulating him, having seen the high level of his quality governance legacy through charismatic performance in the development of the state, via the provision of dependable infrastructural re-engineering in every sectors of the economy in the state.
“Believe you me, Chief Nyesom Wike has continuously carved a development niche for himself, following his stellar performance in any position he has served, both in the state and at the Federal level.
“I have the implicit confidence that his elevation as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will enable him consolidate on the gains of the good works he started in the last eight years, having earlier served as Minister of state for Education, among other positions.
“There is no gain saying that Wike is not only a role model, but also a visionary political icon of modern Nigeria whose exemplary qualities and character always stand him out to make a difference among his contemporaries at any point in time”, Alabo Jaja added.
He urged Nigerians to support the President Tinubu-led government “that has cautiously chosen one of the finest and productive administrators in Chief Nyesom Wike as minister, to pilot the development affairs of the nation’s seat of power”.
Meanwhile, Alabo Jaja, a member of Opobo/Nkoro Council of Tradional Rulers, urged Rivers people to also support the administration of Governor Fubara, especially as he is poised to mark his government’s first 100 days in office, by coming together in one accord and work towards the progress and development of the oil and gas-rich state.
The monarch also urged the people to embrace peace and give their unalloyed loyalty and support to the Governor and his team of technocrats to make it easier to accomplish dividends of democracy.
“Let us join forces to help Governor Fubara to develop the state for the betterment of all and sundry, especially now that he’s poised to celebrate his government’s 100 days in office for posterity”, Jaja stated.
By: Bethel Toby
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