The pace of uncompleted projects left by previous governments at all levels is alarming in the country.
More often than not, the sitting government could attempt to go through the path of his predecessor if only the later assisted the incumbent to mount the saddle.
Rivers State in the era of Nyesom Wike is an exceptional case. The political opposition here is more of a war front than difference in political ideology.
Hence to show his competence in all areas of governance, Governor Wike wows to complete all developmental projects.
9News Nigeria captured the Governor promises in this tone:
“When I won election in 2015, I knew I was in opposition, I knew the FG will not execute projects in this State. I cannot also use that as an excuse for non-performance. So, I designed a policy of what to do for Rivers and implement it.
When I came in, I inherited several uncompleted projects, some ongoing, others are abandoned. Some of these projects I have completed. But let me say this, all projects initiated by me will be completed when I leave.
Mark my word, no project we have awarded or initiated will be abandoned or uncompleted when I leave. I will see to that. All projects will be completed and we are working seriously in that direction.”
On the N78Billion refund, he said, “Forget about what people are saying on the pages on newspapers. When this money was approved, we expressed our gratitude to the President. But hear me, we are yet to receive that money.
So when people say we are awarding contracts or doing projects because we received N78Billion, I laugh. We have a duty to develop Rivers and when you are committed and prudent with resources, you can achieve what you want for the people.”
~ Nyesom Wike, Governor of Rivers State.
