Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that he
will never play politics with the construction of roads because of
the need to develop the economies of neglected communities in
the state.
Addressing senior members of the Nigerian Guild of Editors during
a project tour on Saturday, Governor Wike said that his
administration resolved to build roads to create the right
environment for businesses flourish.
He said: “We had to connect different communities in the four
urban local government areas of Port Harcourt, Obio/Akpor,
Ikwerre and Eleme Local Government Areas because we met
damage road infrastructure which hampered economic activities.
“With careful planning, we completed key roads and bridges that
lead to economic centres in the state. We are reaping the benefits
as a people. Therefore, I will never play politics with the
construction of roads because they are vital to our recovery
process.
“Only contractors with the equipment and capacity will handle
our road projects. We are constructing roads that will stand the
test of time.”
He added that because of the topography of Rivers State, the
State Government has directed contractors to use sharp sand to
compact roads instead of laterite that leads to failure of roads.
The governor explained to the editors that he is empowering
other contractors through the award of projects they have the
capacity to deliver quality jobs.
Governor Wike said he has been able to deliver on his blueprint
because his administration has dedicated 60 percent for capital
expenditure while recurrent expenditure takes 40 percent.
The Guild of Editors Tour of Projects with Governor Wike
inspected 14 ongoing projects. Some of those visited are: Law
Centre, Civic Centre, Woji-Akpajo Road, Federal High Court
Complex , Elelenwo-Akpajo and Nkpogu road.
The State Commissioner of Housing, Mr Emma Okah led another
team on the Guild of Editors Tour of Projects. Some of the
projects they visited include: Aluu-Rukpokwu road, Eagle-Island
Iloabuchi road and Ozuoba-Rumuosi road.
The President of Nigerian Guild of Editors, Funke Egbemode led the
editors on the tour of projects with the governor. She commended
him for the judicious use of resources to develop the state.
She said that the people of Rivers State are lucky to have Governor
Wike as a governor.
The tour of projects witnessed interactive session between the
governor and senior journalists at the different project sites.


Simeon Nwakaudu,
Special Assistant to the Rivers State Governor, Electronic Media.


6th August,


http://scannewsnigeria.com/featured-post/only-competent-contractors-will-handleour-road-projects-says-governor-wike/

I hear u

The only competent contractor Is julius berger..

I AM NOT A FAN OF GOV. WIKE, I AM NOT IN ANYWAY ALIGNED TO HIM NEITHER HAVE I GAINED A SINGLE KOBO FROM HIS ADMINISTRATION BUT AS A "NON INDIGENE" THAT HAS LIVED IN RIVERS STATE SINCE 1989 AND SEEN DIFFERENT ADMINISTRATIONS COME AND GO, I WILL CONFIDENTLY GIVE HIM AN "A+. THIS IS ONE OF THE VERY FEW GOVERNORS THAT IS PASSIONATE ABOUT HIS STATE, ABEG ANYBODY WAY SABI BABA WIKE, TELL AM SAY I DEY OWE AM 1 CRATE OF "COLD" GULDER FOR 'PERFORMANCE". RIDE ON BABA!!

Biafra1000:
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that he
will never play politics with the construction of roads because of
the need to develop the economies of neglected communities in
the state.
Addressing senior members of the Nigerian Guild of Editors during
a project tour on Saturday, Governor Wike said that his
administration resolved to build roads to create the right
environment for businesses flourish.
He said: “We had to connect different communities in the four
urban local government areas of Port Harcourt, Obio/Akpor,
Ikwerre and Eleme Local Government Areas because we met
damage road infrastructure which hampered economic activities.
“With careful planning, we completed key roads and bridges that
lead to economic centres in the state. We are reaping the benefits
as a people. Therefore, I will never play politics with the
construction of roads because they are vital to our recovery
process.
“Only contractors with the equipment and capacity will handle
our road projects. We are constructing roads that will stand the
test of time.”
He added that because of the topography of Rivers State, the
State Government has directed contractors to use sharp sand to
compact roads instead of laterite that leads to failure of roads.
The governor explained to the editors that he is empowering
other contractors through the award of projects they have the
capacity to deliver quality jobs.
Governor Wike said he has been able to deliver on his blueprint
because his administration has dedicated 60 percent for capital
expenditure while recurrent expenditure takes 40 percent.
The Guild of Editors Tour of Projects with Governor Wike
inspected 14 ongoing projects. Some of those visited are: Law
Centre, Civic Centre, Woji-Akpajo Road, Federal High Court
Complex , Elelenwo-Akpajo and Nkpogu road.
The State Commissioner of Housing, Mr Emma Okah led another
team on the Guild of Editors Tour of Projects. Some of the
projects they visited include: Aluu-Rukpokwu road, Eagle-Island
Iloabuchi road and Ozuoba-Rumuosi road.
The President of Nigerian Guild of Editors, Funke Egbemode led the
editors on the tour of projects with the governor. She commended
him for the judicious use of resources to develop the state.
She said that the people of Rivers State are lucky to have Governor
Wike as a governor.
The tour of projects witnessed interactive session between the
governor and senior journalists at the different project sites.


Simeon Nwakaudu,
Special Assistant to the Rivers State Governor, Electronic Media.


6th August,


http://scannewsnigeria.com/featured-post/only-competent-contractors-will-handleour-road-projects-says-governor-wike/

competence he means looting.....