Rivers Crisis: Anxiety As Wike Storms Port Harcourt
POLITICS DIGEST- The crisis in Rivers state took a different turn on Saturday as the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, arrived in Port Harcourt for some functions.
Wike was in Eleme for the burial of the mother of Chief Ejor while Fubara attended the convocation of the Rivers State University (RSU).
On the minister’s huge entourage were Minister of State for Petroleum, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, Senator Barry Mpigi, Senator Allwell Onyesoh, Leader of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Major Jack and some members of the Assembly loyal to him.
The rest included the Executive Director Finance and Administration of the NDDC, Alabo Boma Iyaye, Elder Ferdinand Alabraba, Mayor of Port Harcourt City, Allwell Ihunda, and other local government chairmen among others.
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At the 35th convocation ceremony of the Rivers State University that took place at the Convocation Arena of the institution in Nkpolu-Orworukwo, Port Harcourt yesterday, Fubara, promised to strengthen the capacity of the varsity and make it one of the best in the country.
The governor said education remained the cornerstone for a firm, equitable and progressive society.
“Bear in mind that funding is a problem, not just to this university system but also to governance. But as you all know, education is cornerstone of a firm, equitable and progressive society.
“Therefore, we will continue to do our best to finance our own university. Our commitment to make RSU one of the best in this country is a target and a process we have just started today,” he said.
Fubara acknowledged the result-oriented approach adopted by the leadership of RSU to achieve the success being celebrated including securing full accreditation for all programmes in the institution despite the challenges.
“Let me commend the VC for his innovation, result-oriented approach to administration of this university. Let me promise this university community that the grant approved but not released will be released on Monday.