The Governor of Rivers State,
Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has called on Niger Delta leaders to unite for the rapid
development of the geo-political zone.
The governor said that unity is needed in the geo-political zone
to check the current situation where outsiders take advantage of the disunity
of the area to deny the people benefits of their resources.
The Rivers State Governor, who is also a co-chairmam of the PDP Reconciliation
Committee spoke on Saturday at Oghara, Delta State during a meeting with former
Delta State Governor, Chief James Ibori and the Delta State Governor, Senator
Ifeanyi Okowa at the Former Governor’s Residence.
Governor Wike was accompanied on the visit to Oghara by Former
Acting Chairman of PDP, Prince Uche Secondus, Senator Lee Maeba,Former Deputy
Speaker, House of Representatives, Rt Hon Austin Opara
,Former Minister of Sports, Dr Tammy Danagogo and Administrator, Greater Port Harcourt City Development Authority, Ambassador Desmond Akawor.
,Former Minister of Sports, Dr Tammy Danagogo and Administrator, Greater Port Harcourt City Development Authority, Ambassador Desmond Akawor.
Also Present was Senator Peter Nwaobishi and Senior associates
of the Former Delta State Governor, Chief James Ibori.
Governor Wike said: “Niger Delta must continue to be United.
Whatever it takes, unity is still very key. When we are divided, outsiders will
come and exploit our resources to the disadvantage of our communities.
“We have to fight to protect the interest of the Niger Delta. We draw strength from people like Former Governor James Ibori, a man who has variegated experiences “.
Governor Wike said that Rivers and Delta States are cooperating in the spirit of Niger Delta Development.
“We must work as brothers. We must work as a team. We must not allow our United front to be divided” , he said.
“We have to fight to protect the interest of the Niger Delta. We draw strength from people like Former Governor James Ibori, a man who has variegated experiences “.
Governor Wike said that Rivers and Delta States are cooperating in the spirit of Niger Delta Development.
“We must work as brothers. We must work as a team. We must not allow our United front to be divided” , he said.
In his welcome remarks, Former Delta State Governor, Chief James
Ibori commended the Governors of Rivers and Delta States for their cooperation
on developmental issues.
He urged both governors to work towards building a stronger
United force for all the Niger Delta States.
He said: “We need to be United to be able to serve our people better. We have to cooperate for the good of our people.
He said: “We need to be United to be able to serve our people better. We have to cooperate for the good of our people.
He commended the developmental efforts of the Rivers State
Governor, urging him to do sustain his projects delivery.
Also speaking, Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa said
the Rivers State Governor is a grassroots politician who is providing effective
leadership for his people.
He said that in Delta State, the political class is under a political family led by the Former Delta State Governor, Chief James Ibori.
He said that in Delta State, the political class is under a political family led by the Former Delta State Governor, Chief James Ibori.
Governor Okowa said that the Niger Delta needs to work together
for the geo-political zone to be a stronger political voice in the country.
He said: ” We will continue to the friendship based on the
interest of our people.”
The meeting later went into a closed door session.
The meeting later went into a closed door session.
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