Jonathan described him as a
leader who had made outstanding contributions to national development.
Former President Dr. Goodluck Jonathan and the Peoples Democratic Party have felicitated with the Governor of Rivers State, Mr. Nyeson Wike, on his 50th birthday.
The ex-President in a
goodwill message in Abuja on Wednesday, described the governor “as a listening
leader who attends to the everyday needs of his people.”
A statement by Jonathan’s
spokesman, Mr. Ikechukwu Eze, quoted Jonathan as expressing satisfaction with
Wike’s performance both as a minister in his government and as the governor of
Rivers State.
The statement added, “You
are a notable democrat whose responsive and transformational pattern of
leadership positively affects the lives of your people.
“As the peoples’ governor,
you have made a mark for yourself, by shunning the convenient highway of
political acceptability and opting to spend more time with the good people of
Rivers State, listening to their hopes and aspirations, and attending to their
everyday needs.
“Through your visionary
leadership, you have raised the bar in accountable governance with the
unparalleled delivery of social and physical infrastructure; a commitment that
has earned you a fitting epithet, ‘Mr. Projects.’
“Your Excellency, I pray
that God Almighty will preserve and protect you as you continue to improve the
fortunes of Rivers State and transform the lives of the people.”
The PDP in a statement by
its spokesman, Mr. Kola Ologbondiyan, praised Wike for his political
sagacity that he said propelled the party to greater heights.
Specifically, Ologbondiyan said that Wike, who he claimed
had earned the sobriquet of “Mr. Project” because of his alleged outstanding performance in the development of his state, “is a jewel and
pride not only to the PDP and Rivers
State but also to the nation at large.”
He added that the PDP “is
very proud of Wike for his exceptional leadership qualities and outstanding performance.”
He urged the governor to
remain steadfast in his determination to bring the dividends of democracy to
the people of Rivers State and good governance to Nigerians.
“The PDP also prayed that
God in His infinite mercies will grant Governor
Wike good health, peace and courage in the years ahead,” he added.
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