Governor Nyesom Wike
of Rivers State has alleged that there is a grand conspiracy to pull down the
oil-rich state by some persons who he refrained to mention.
Wike who wondered what they stood to benefit from the ugly plot
made the claim when he addressed the leaders of Petroleum Technology
Association of Nigeria (PETAN) at the Government House, Port Harcourt on
Monday, 27 June.
He said that those
who are working against the interest of Rivers State in the name of politics,
must remember that Rivers State is critical to the development of the nation.
The governor stressed
that he will always work for the unity and progress of the country as a
patriot, despite the distractions.
He said: “There is a
grand conspiracy against Rivers State. But I don’t know in whose interest. I
believe in the unity of this country, therefore I will continue to work for its
development and security”.
He added that very
deliberate steps have been taken to undermine the security of the state,
pointing out that the Headquarters of the security agencies intervene to
release deadly suspects arrested by operatives on ground.
Wike said that
despite the challenges in the state, his administration has been able to create
an enabling environment for development to take place.
He assured PETAN that
his administration will partner with them to ensure that the set up a
functional national secretariat in the state for the creation of employment.
Earlier, the Chairman
of PETAN, Engr Bank-Anthony Okoroafor called on the governor to further create
the required enabling environment for investors to flourish in the state.
He said the
association will partner with the Rivers State Government to develop the state
and enhance growth in the petroleum sector.
Highpoint of the
visit was the induction of Governor Wike as an honourable member of PETAN.
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