Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state said the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has failed Nigerians in all ramifications. The governor made the remark on Wednesday, August 12, when the state executive of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) paid him a courtesy visit at Government House, in Port Harcourt.
“You know there are problems in Nigeria and you made promises, asking Nigerians to vote for you and for five years, nothing has changed.”
“Let me say clearly that this is no time for politics. My concern now is to make sure we deliver all the promises we have made to the people of the state. When politics comes, we will have our report card to show the people.
“It has never happened in the history of this country. Within one year, a state government will construct five flyovers projects at the same time. “In October last year, three flyover projects were flagged-off and they will be completed this December 2020.
In July, we started the expansion of Rumuola flyover and tomorrow, we will sign contract papers with Julius Berger Nigeria PLC for the GRA junction flyover, that includes the dualisation of Ezimgbu Link Road and Tombia Road extension.
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“We will be executing projects and also continue to fight to make sure our people are safe. We will provide basic infrastructure for our people and also improve the economy of our State.
We cannot give excuses, but we will continue to do our best,” he stated. He urged the party executives to show more love to the party by being loyal and committed, adding that the action plan of the party executive and urged them to do their best in consolidating the gains of the party in the state.
“As officers, you owe the party a lot. You have to consolidate the gains we have already recorded. No state can say they are better off than Rivers State. We have successfully conducted our congresses without problems.
God has given us what it takes. With all the people working with us and showing commitment, we will move this State to the next level of positive development.