Wike swears-in SAs, inaugurates Post-Primary Schools’ Board; urges personal sacrifices to develop Rivers

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has charged the newly sworn-in Special Advisers (SAs) to work towards developing the state, stressing that they must make personal sacrifices in line with the current economic realities.

Also, Tuesday, the governor inaugurated the State Post-Primary Schools Board with the declaration that the board will drive his administration’s revival of secondary education in the state.

Performing  the  swearing-in  of  the  Special Advisers to the governor at the Government House, Port Harcourt,  Governor  Wike  noted that their appointments  is an opportunity  to  serve and not to enrich  themselves.

He said  that as Special Advisers,  they are entitled  to  just one personal  aide, pointing  out  that  any Special Adviser  who gets more than one personal  aide would pay from his personal  resources.

“If you know that you will not work, please throw in the towel now. You have to work hard for the state and ensure that we achieve a New Rivers State in line with our blueprint.

“Some of you may head Ministries. You have to be committed to service delivery. We must remain focused and not be distracted as we deliver on our mandate of creating a New Rivers State “.

The governor urged the appointees to avoid leaking state secrets, saying that they must remain loyal to the state.

Inaugurating the State Post-Primary Schools Board, Governor Wike noted that the board will drive his administration’s total rehabilitation of schools.

He called on the members to ensure that they execute quality jobs in the interest of the development of post-basic education.

Responding,  the  chairman of Rivers State Post-Primary Schools Board,  Mr David  Briggs assured  the people  of the state that the board members  will develop  the structure of  secondary  education  in the state.

In his remarks, Special Adviser to the Governor, Prince Shedrack Akolokwu said that the new appointees will be committed to serving the state diligently.