Rivers State Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has commended President Muhammadu Buhari, for his sustained efforts at defeating Boko Haram terrorists and bandits wreaking havoc in many parts of the country. Governor Wike made the above commendation yesterday at the Government House, Port Harcourt after the wreath laying ceremony to mark the 2023 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration at the Isaac Boro Park. Wike said the best legacies Buhari could leave for the country were the restoration of peace in all troubled geopolitical zones and free and fair elections in February and March.
The governor said: “I commend our President for his sustained efforts at defeating the Boko Haram insurgents and bandits terrorising and destroying our communities in parts of our country.
“The restoration of peace to our troubled geo-political regions and the conduct of free and fair general elections are the best legacies you can live for our country.”
"As leaders, our goal must be one Nigeria, one destiny, and the challenges of building a more fair, inclusive and just society are not beyond us," he added.
“Therefore, I will not relent in my prayers to God to enable Mr. President and other leaders of our country to succeed in our mission and commitments to our country.”
Wike recommended that persons suffering from various health challenges, including post-traumatic stress disorders, should have the best healthcare and attention from the public purse.
He said the state government had redeemed the N50 million pledge it made during the emblem appeal fund lunch.
The governor also donated N100 million on behalf of the state for the economic empowerment of the veteran servicemen.