Rivers State Governor, Nyesom
Wike, says Nigerians are demanding true federalism to enable each region
develop according to its capability.
The governor spoke yesterday when
he hosted the US Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr William Symington.
In a statement by his Special
Assistant on Electronic Media, Mr Simeon Nwakaudu, Wike explained that Rivers
people, for instance, wanted true federalism because this will allow them
properly manage their resources.
“We are clamouring for true federalism, when you talk of true federalism, they think you don’t want to be part of the country.
“We talk about true federalism as practised in America, a true presidential system where all the federating units will be allowed to enjoy their resources and contribute to the centre,” Wike said.
The governor all Nigerians
deserve to be treated with equity, fairness and justice, adding that the right
framework should be established to ensure that all the states excelled.
Wike further urged the American
Government to set up a visa office in Port Harcourt to cater to the South-South
and the Southeast geo-political zones.
Wike said that the visa office
would be in the spirit of equity and justice as the Abuja office served the
North, while the Lagos office served the South-West.
He said Rivers was safe for
investments and promised that his administration would partner investors to
enable them to benefit from their investments.
“Forget about the media propaganda, this state is an opposition state, therefore don’t expect them to say it is the best.Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
“But we are the best state, we are doing everything to ensure that investors do profitable business under the ambit of the law,” the governor said.
In his remarks, the US ambassador commended Nigerians for their unity and added: “Nigeria will be great and I expect a super power and a super partner”.
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