Despite slim Federal Allocation, Gov Wike is making strides - Rivers PDP Scribe Nwanosike

Rivers state government has been commended for repositioning the state in line with the New Rivers Vision, even in the face of dwindling federal allocation to the state.

The Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party in Rivers state, Mr. Samuel Nwanosike who gave the commendation while featuring as guest on a programme said that within two years, the Governor Nyesom Wike’s administration had done much in providing critical infra-structure in the state.

Mr. Nwanosike who noted that insecurity was a global issue, emphasized that the state government had invested enormously in acquiring security equipment to ensure that the state is secured for economic activities to thrive.

While debunking insinuations that the state government has not done much in  creating jobs and empowering the youths, Mr. Nwanosike explained that the various on-going construction work in the state had provided jobs for many persons who hitherto were unemployed.

Mr. Nwanosike however called for the creation of more job opportunities to engage the teeming population of the unemployed in the society.

Some callers on the programme including Mr. Davidson and Mr. Festus, drew the attention of the state government to some issues requiring immediate intervention.

Mr. Nwanosike also said that local government election cannot be conducted in the state until the issue before the Supreme Court is dealt with.