Governor Wike nominated for infrastructure delivery award

The governor of RIVERS State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has been nominated for a Nigeria Excellence in Public Service Award's Distinguished Award in Infrastructure" Delivery.

The award ceremony is scheduled to take place on October 21, 2022, at the State House Conference Center in Abuja, according to a letter from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation addressed to the governor and signed on behalf of Mr. Boss Mustapha by Dr. Nnamdi Maurice Mbaeri, Permanent Secretary (General Services).

The governor will receive the accolade from President Muhammadu Buhari, according to the letter.

According to the letter, President Muhammadu Buhari will present the award to the governor.

"Since his assumption of Office on May 29, 2015, Governor Wike has been widely acclaimed for his infrastructural revolution, which has seen him impacting all facets of development.

“With giant strides in road construction and rehabilitation; construction of unprecedented 12 flyovers in the state, healthcare Infrastructure; education, health, sports, agriculture, among others, Wike is fondly called Mr. Projects by many Nigerians.

"He has vowed not to rest on his oars until his last day in office.

“The only way we can show gratitude to the people for the confidence reposed in us by the people is to continue to serve them with all our hearts and might. I will continue to commission projects until the last day. We can’t stop.

"We were elected to serve the people. We will continue to offer quality services to our people. Even our worst critics will agree that we have delivered excellently on our campaign promises. By God’s grace we will finish strong and our incoming governor, Siminalayi Fubara, will continue in our legacy of quality service to our people.”

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