PDP GOVERNORS' FORUM

Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, National Campaign Council in the just concluded governorship election in Edo State and Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has warned that he may be forced to get involved directly in the Ondo State governorship election should the ruling All Progressives Congress drag him into their politics. Wike issued the warning while reacting to comments by his Ondo State counterpart, Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, who accused him of being the godfather of Rivers politics. Governor Akeredolu, had in a statement by Donald Ojogo, Commissioner for Information and Orientation in Ondo State, said the people of the state will resist Wike’s “attempt to play the role of a godfather” in Ondo. “Wike’s imperialistic approach was most unfortunate and unbecoming,” he said. But Wike who maintained that he has no ambition to be a godfather to any politician said he won’t hesitate to campaign with the achievements of his party, the PDP. “First of all, I don’t want t...

The construction of the Bakassi Deep Seaport, a signature project of Governor Ben Ayade, recently attained a major milestone with the signing of the transaction advisory agreement for the Full Business Case between the Cross River State Government and CPCS Transcom Limited of Canada.  Under the terms of the agreement, CPCS is expected to deploy its vast international expertise in the areas of transaction structuring, public-private partnerships (PPP), financial and economic modeling, as well as engineering and social and environmental advisory in the execution of the project. To ensure compliance with the local content policy of the state government, fifteen young Cross Riverians are to be engaged by the firm. Speaking shortly after signing the agreement on behalf of the state government, Governor Ayade said the development “marks the beginning of the realization of the Bakassi deep seaport with an evacuation corridor stretching from Bakassi to Northern Nigeria.” He commended Presi...

-Set to commence construction of Ogu/Wakama Road project Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has handed over residential quarters and office spaces to Federal Government Agencies in Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area. The accommodation facility is made up of 48 units of one bedroom flat, 24 units of two bed room flat and two multi-purpose halls. The facility which was constructed by the Wike administration to solve housing needs in the area was handed over to the Chairman of the Council, Navy Captain Victor Erasmus.  Governor Wike who visited the area directed the Council Chairman to commence the allocation of the accommodation to the various federal agencies in the area.  He said workers in those federal agencies provide services to the state and the accommodation support would enhance their performances. "We do not like to discriminate. Workers of federal agencies serve the interest of the state.  If they do not have accommodation, it will affect their performances."...

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has said a country whose leaders do not practice justice, fairness and equity is at risk of very slow pace of development. Senator Diri made the assertion on Sunday at a special church service in commemoration of Nigeria's 60th and Bayelsa's 24th anniversary at the King of Glory Chapel, Government House, Yenagoa. In a press release by his spokesperson, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, the governor called on Nigeria's leaders to ensure justice, fairness and equitable distribution of the nation's resources and key appointments. His words: "Let me seize this opportunity to call on our leaders to note that a country cannot develop where there is no fairness, justice and equity because these are some of the things that are counting for our slow pace of development. "Anybody who finds him or herself in leadership position should practice equity, fairness and justice no matter whose ox is gored. That way the country will be developed. R...

  - --Mom's Community Hosts Bayelsa Governor Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has given a pledge that his administration would complete the road project from Sagbama to Ekeremor in the Bayelsa West senatorial district. Governor Diri gave the assurance on Saturday at the Isampou bridge when he inspected the about 90-kilometre road project. The major road project, which was undertaken by the immediate past government of Chief Henry Seriake Dickson, had been neglected for close to 40 years by successive federal administrations, including interventionist agencies like the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Senator Diri's spokesman, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, quoted him as saying that during the governorship campaign, he promised to ensure the completion of the road project, assuring that he will not renege on that promise. He explained that the inspection and the drive on the road became necessary to dispel insinuations that it had become impassable and that some commun...

Bauchi State Government on Saturday reaffirmed its commitment towards repositioning the education sector for effective service delivery.  Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed made this known at the commission of the Secretariat of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, Federal Polytechnic Bauchi chapter.  Represented by the Chief of Staff, Government House Bauchi, Dr Ladan Salihu, the Governor said improving the standard of education is one of the cardinal principles and policies of his administration. According to him, his administration will continue to work with critical stakeholders for the educational development and for a greater Bauchi state. "Education is one of the cardinal principles and policies of this administration and in the last one year, 360 schools have been renovated while over 250 have been constructed with the support of partners." "Ours is a Government of partnership and in Bauchi state through stakeholding, partnership and collaboration His Excelle...

  Rivers State Governor,  Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has described late Justice Godwin Karibi-Whyte as an epitome of unshakable integrity, civility and dignity. Governor Wike stated this Saturday during the funeral service of the late legal icon at Saint Augustine's Anglican Church, Abonnema in Akuku Toro Local Government Area. The Governor who was represented at the event by his Chief of Staff, Engr. Chukwuemeka Woke said Justice Karibi-Whyte was a prominent son of Rivers State and a great jurist who dedicated over six decades of his life to the service of the nation.  "Justice Karibi-Whyte was a man of many great parts. As an academic, he taught, published and mentored many young ones to success. As a public servant, he was dedicated, professional and result-oriented. "As a jurist, he was devoted to the cause of justice and always defended the dignity of the legal system. "He wrote precisely and simply as he spoke with juristic elegance and his judgments were models of dee...