The Rivers State Government has reiterated it’s believed in the unity, peace and development of Nigeria.
Governor Wike stated this during the National Technical Committee Meeting of the National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST) at Hotel Presidential in Port Harcourt, on Tuesday 28th August, 2018.
Governor Wike who spoke through his Deputy, Dr. (Mrs.) Ipalibo Harry Banigo said in the past three years his Administration had focused on the provision of top notch infrastructure, like roads , bridges, education, health, culture and tourism all aimed at making Port Harcourt a centre of Tourism in Nigeria.
He said his Administration takes security as a topmost priority, which informed its decision to support all the Federal Security Agencies with the necessary logistics to enable them function maximally, but expressed displeasure that during the Port Harcourt Constituency 111, State Assembly Bye Election, Security Agencies aided and abetted the disenfranchisement of the PHALGA People, which according to him negates the essence of democracy.
He said it has become necessary to shout and alert the world of what is happening because we want to see our democracy develop, stressing that this ugly trend must be stopped not only in Rivers State but the entire Federation.
The Governor who said Rivers State is safe and secure thanked the organizers for choosing Port Harcourt to host the 2018 Edition of NAFEST.
In his remarks the Director- General of the National Council for Arts and Culture, Otunba Segun Runsewe who said culture is the newest thing that will positively change the narrative of this country, expressed gratitude to Governor Wike and the Rivers State Government for supporting the tourism industry in Nigeria.
He said as part of activities to mark the 2018 edition of NAFEST in October, a medical outreach as well as skills acquisition programme will be organized in the State.
Also speaking the State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Mrs. Tonye Briggs Oniyide said NAFEST is a National platform to re ensure our unity as a nation.
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