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Nbote:
Atleast dey are doing a whole lot right.. They have tested thousands and have been able to curb d spread.. Can we say d same? Until we are able to curb d spread and test more ppl with aggressive contact tracing, we are going nowhere and would only help d virus spread like wildfire if we try to copy dem

Fixed!
USA have done more tests than any nation, that doesn't mean they've curbed the spread.

I have nothing to say

IJEYdiamond:
So are they now saying the family lied...... who knows u more than the or your family?

My govt can do the more you look the less u see... .. I stand with the family saying he was in his 80s... they know better than anyone...

You are smart.

manuelreports:
Even ordinary Wikipedia page they cannot check before publication.
Is Nigeria Media still the fourth Estate of the realm?

So Wikipedia is now the standard?

Nigerians

Agbebakun22:
No doubt about that Wikipedia no fit lie for e age.. Na sickness make the man too old jare

The bolded itself is a lie. Na ghost dey update wikipedia?
Is it not human beings?

Well let his soul continue to RIP. That man looks beyond 67 unless you are telling me he had other chronic illness besides diabetes(a diabetic with even 1/10 of the money Kyari had wont look like that).

His looks gives me room to doubt his age.

betwo:
One press is clothes one don't press one polish is shoe one don't polish .

You dey see road

They have started

oshiokpu:
Arguably the finest state in Nigeria after Lagos

So Lagos fine?

Chidorx60:
Guy just keep your tribalism one side....it's a known fact that Abia state has the worst leaders among Nigerian politicians.... besides Aba and Onitsha precisely holds the title for the dirtiest and most mismanaged place in Nigeria

Flesh and blood did not reveal this to you.

Nice one. Tambuwal protect your people via any means necessary.

They claim lockdown, but people are still moving in and out of states.

Chai, land of armed robbers...

Lagos and Ogun are the armed robbery centre of Nigeria

SLAP44:
Let's bet, if FG stop tapping oil from Imo and Abia, hunger will finish you.

Forget about the fake statistics from the Nigeria bureau of Lying, I dare you to stop lifting oil from the two states.

See this one. Hunger finish a whole Rivers man like me.?..
I laugh you..

SLAP44:
Now that oil is being sold for almost free in the international market, can they now close all the useless oil companies littering our land because we are not getting anything from it.?

No worry they'll close all the useless oil wells in Imo and Abia.
Because they are insignificant and useless to the nation.

VirginSearcher:
Is Lagos the only state in Nigeria with COVID-19 cases?

Because all the media house in Nigeria are based in Lagos. Even nairaland is feeding you from Lagos.
Use your head...

Ecne:
[s]Rivers... FG still gets oil and Gas Revenues from other ND States.[/s]

NUPENG and OTHER Unions in the oil and gas pledged their support to join in the strike/TOTAL SHUTDOWN from 12 midnight today.

So Rivers collects 100% from oil revenue? It's clear we have lots of kids on this forum that have no idea on how Nigeria works.

iSlayer2:
Wike dey shook hand for our eye these days. We no dey take shit o and we no dey fear. Let his advisers talk to him very well.

Chest beating has started

zikter:
Well, he may still not get what he wants by using arm twisting tactics. And considering the nature of our federalism, it is going to be quite difficult to get what you want by arm twisting the center

I know your wish is he doesnt get it.

As Rivers people we may disagree on somethings Wike does sometimes, but not on this one. We shall support him to the end. So your wishes na for your pocket.

Go round you've done noble.

zikter:
Excellent and commendable. However, we don't need the unnecessary drama and crude press conferences. What does giving Lagos 10b and rivers nothing got to do with all these? Or I don't take order from the president ish. All those talks are looking for unnecessary fight is not needed. Arresting workers on essential duties and publicly throwing tantrums over it wasn't the right. And he only started what he could not finish in the long run.

Rivers is the number 1 opposition state in the country and Wike knows that. If he doesn't act he wont get what is due him.
So he's doing the needful to protect Rivers people.

You cant be in Abuja giving orders while Rivers people suffer. After Lagos and Abj, Rivers is the next busiest and most important state in the country, what has FG done to make sure that the lives of Rivers people are safe?

Rather they can fly foreigners to rigs from Rivers anyhow.

zikter:
if you are not a joker, then why did you quote me with that question. You should have decipher the comment I quoted and understood the line of discussion before poke nosing.
For your information, that is the constitutional procedure in case of uncontrollable security situation. If a state governor decides to sponsor crime against government, what do you think will happen?

This is one of the positive things Wike's struggle is bringing to Rivers people


NCDC to Governor Wike: Thank You for your firm, strong, committed and personally-led response to COVID-19

Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) ,Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu has commended the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike for his firm and personal leadership to check the spread of coronavirus in Rivers State.

Speaking during a meeting between Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike and officials of Nigeria Center for Diseases Control (NCDC) at the Government House, Port Harcourt on Sunday, Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu said that Rivers State is important in the fight to stop the spread of the virus.

He said: "This is a working visit. I want to thank you for your firm, strong, committed and personally led response to COVID-19 in Rivers State.

"Rivers is one of the most important gate-ways into the country. One of the most important economies in the country . So, Rivers is important , not only to you but to the entire country.

"We thank you very much for your leadership and we need your leadership to continue in order for us to continue doing our work nationally."

The NCDC Director General said that his team is in Rivers State to engage with the State Public Health Team to consolidate on the successes on the fight against coronavirus.

"This is actually a joint team. I have come with the officer in charge of World Health Organisation . We have come together to offer our support.

"Your Excellency, you have an excellent public health team to which I have an excellent working relationship with. We have a close technical working relationship.

"The purpose of this visit is to engage with the team and understand their challenges and continue driving that close coordination," he said.

The Director General of NCDC noted that because of the unique nature of the virus, all stakeholders must work in Unity.

He said: "The unique nature of this virus is that it is a global pandemic. None of us can do this on our own. No country can do this on its own.

"We share information across the states to make sure that everyone is informed as they can possibly be. We share Information on new developments, strategies, what works and what doesn't work.

"Whether it is is in detection, prevention and treatment, our role as NCDC is to make sure that our technical colleagues , are able to respond at all levels and are supported in any way with the expertise they need."

He said that because the prolonged lockdown cannot continue indefinitely, stakeholders must begin to work towards gradually reopening the economy without endangering the population.

The NCDC leader also urged the private sector to focus more on helping the states to build their capacity to respond to the virus.

Responding on behalf of the Rivers State Government, Health Commissioner, Prof Princewill Chike said that Governor Wike has strengthened the Public Health System of the state to fight coronavirus.

He said before the coronavirus pandemic, the Rivers State Government was already battling Lassa Fever, Monkey Pox and HIV/AIDS.

He said as a result of the proactive leadership of Governor Wike, the State has no current confirmed case of coronavirus. He said the two cases in the state have been treated and discharged.

"Since January, Rivers State has had two cases of coronavirus. A 19 year model and a 62 year old retiree. They have been treated and discharged. All the 214 persons that had contact with them were placed under surveillance.

"Except for two cases, all other contacts have exited Isolation," he said.

The Health Commissioner said that the proactive approach of Governor Wike in tackling coronavirus centres, early detection, prevention and treatment.

He said: "We give kudos to our Governor for his proactive approach at tackling coronavirus . It has been successful. The Rivers State Executive Council set up a sensitization committee to sensitise and inform the people on ways to prevent the spread of coronavirus."

The Rivers State Government said that it has PCR Machines, but they are devoted to the treatment of other major ailments before the outbreak of coronavirus.

The Health Commissioner said that another set of PCR machines to be devoted to the testing and treatment of COVID-19 is on its way to the state.

He also announced that all public hospitals in different local government areas of the state have COVID-19 centres, developed by the Wike Administration.

He said: "They have been developed to hold suspect cases before the intervention of the State Rapid Response Team on COVID-19. "

The Rivers State Government called on the Federal Government to take immediate steps to stop oil companies from violating the State Executive Order on restriction of movement.

He said: "The way some oil companies breach the Executive Order issued by the Rivers State Governor to restrict movement in and out of the State can jeopardise the fight against coronavirus. The Rivers State Government needs the support of the State Federal Government in this regard. "

The Rivers State Government also requested the establishment of a functional Federal Laboratory to handle coronavirus testing. The Government said even though it is in the process of setting its major laboratory, the strategic place of Rivers State as the nation's oil and gas hub, requires a federal testing centre.

Simeon Nwakaudu,

Special Assistant to the Rivers State Governor, Electronic Media.

19th April, 2020.