Nyesom Wike, governor of Rivers, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari’s efforts at “defeating insurgency in parts of the country.”
Speaking on Sunday to mark the Armed Forces Remembrance Day
celebration at the Government House in Port Harcourt, River’s capital, Wike
described Buhari’s efforts as extraordinary.
He said the armed forces have been at the forefront of
eliminating Boko Haram and other armed insurgents in the north-west and
north-east, including the “unknown gunmen” in the south-east of the country.
Wike said Buhari’s efforts at coordinating a successful
military intervention would be a legacy for sustaining free and fair elections.
“I commend our President, General Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR,
for his sustained efforts at defeating the Boko Haram insurgents and bandits
terrorizing and destroying our communities in parts of our country,” he said.
“The restoration of peace to our troubled geo-political
regions, and the conduct of the free and fair general election 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.
“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.”
The Rivers governor called for a prioritisation of the
welfare of the armed forces in and out of service alongside their families,
adding that they should be given attention from the public purse.
He donated N100 million as part of the state’s efforts to
empower veteran servicemen.
“As a state government, we have, over the years, provided
financial support to our veterans through the state office of the Nigerian
Legion,” he said.
“We have since redeemed the N50 million pledge we made
during the remembrance emblem appeal fund launch in December 2022.
“Today, I wish to donate the sum of N100 million on behalf
of the state government for the economic empowerment of the veteran servicemen
from Rivers state.”
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