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Amaechi left an empty treasury – Wike restates

Rivers State  Governor,  Nyesom Ezenwo Wike (m), Head of Rivers  State  Civil  Service,  Mr  Rufus Godwins (l) and Chairman  of the State Civil Service Commission, Mr Oris Onyiri (r) during  the  Rivers State Civil Service Day and Awards Celebration, Tuesday
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike (m), Head of Rivers State Civil Service, Mr Rufus Godwins (l) and Chairman of the State Civil Service Commission, Mr Oris Onyiri (r) during the Rivers State Civil Service Day and Awards Celebration, Tuesday

Rivers  State  Governor,  Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has  restated  that  former  Governor Rotimi  Amaechi left an empty  treasury,  saying  that the  former  governor  left a grounded state with no resources

Speaking  during  the  Rivers  State  Civil Service Day, Tuesday , Governor  Wike  said  that  he met a state without  resources, wondering  why the former  governor  would leave debts if the state had resources.

According  to him: “If there was any money  left, why was the former  governor  unable to pay the two months  salaries  of civil  servants,  six months  pension  arrears for retired civil servants  and the state could  not  pay WAEC  fees “.

The governor  said  that  his administration  has been  able to overcome  the  challenges of  lack of resources occasioned  by  the failure  of  the  last administration  to respect  the principles  of  probity  and accountability.

He said  that  the new Rivers  Vision  of  his administration  is aimed at repositioning  the  civil service  for greater  productivity.

Governor  Wike  noted that  the  State Civil Service  has a critical  role  to  play  in the revival  of  the state.

Workers at the  Rivers State Civil Service Day and Awards Celebration, Tuesday
Workers at the Rivers State Civil Service Day and Awards Celebration, Tuesday

“I wish to reiterate our promise to prioritize the welfare of the State’s civil service.

Clearly, we have demonstrated good faith and commitment by clearing the backlog of outstanding arrears of unpaid salaries and pension benefits owed to civil servants by the past administration.

“We have also un-freezed the payment of overheads to the Ministries, Departments, and Agencies.

Plans for training for enhanced capacity building and effective service delivery are underway. Similarly, the State Secretariat complex and the offices will receive the necessary restoration and face-lift to provide for the desired conducive work environment,” Wike said.

Speaking further, the governor urged civil servants to remain non partisan and be loyal and committed to the administration.

He assured that his administration will favour women in appointments and delegation of key responsibilities.

In his remarks,  Head of Service,  Mr Rufus  Godwins commended the governor for his commitment  to  the  welfare of civil servants, especially the payment  of  two months salaries  owed by the previous  administration.

Chairman  of  the  State Civil Service  Commission,  Mr Oris Onyiri urged the civil servants  to reciprocate the kind gesture  of  the  governor by improving  on their  performance.

The  Rivers  State  Civil Service  Day  and Awards Celebration was attended  by  the Deputy  Governor,  Dr Ipalibo Harry  Banigo. It had as its theme: “The role of the public service in women empowerment, innovation and accessible service delivery “.

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