Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has announced that Acting President Yemi Osinbajo will visit the state on Thursday, to commission key projects executed by his administration.
The governor also announced that the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen will on Wednesday, lay the foundation stone for the construction of judges’ quarters in the state.
Speaking during a visit by Anglican Bishops of the Province of the Niger Delta on Monday, Governor Wike said Professor Osinbajo will commission the following projects:
Chokocho-Umuechem-Ozuzu Road in Etche LGA, Igbo Etche-Chokocho-Rumuokwurus Interchange Road, Rukpokwu Market Junction to Aluu Road in Obio/Akpor LGA, Rumuokoro Market and Park in Obio/Akpor LGA and Ogbunabali Internal Roads in Port Harcourt City Local Government Area.
Wike explained that the judges’ quarters is necessary as the state works towards ensuring that the Judiciary is positioned to resist any temptation to be corrupt.
“When judges retire, they will go with the houses. The State Government is building these houses to ensure that they are comfortable to carry out their constitutional roles,” he said.
Thereafter, he expressed gratitude to the Bishops of the Anglican Church Province of the Niger Delta for their support.
“As far as God has given us the opportunity to serve the state, we must continue to partner with the Church. It is by God’s grace that we are here. We will do everything to support the Church,” he added.
Meanwhile, the Archbishop of the Anglican Niger Delta Province, Ignatius Kattey said Governor Wike has laid the foundation for the continuous development of Rivers State and called on others to emulate such.
“We urge other Nigerian leaders to come to Rivers State to witness the rapid development taking place under the leadership of Governor Wike.
“The fight against corruption can only be effective when it begins with those at its vanguard,” he said.
