Wike Promises To End Insecurity in Rivers State

Rivers State Governor-elect, Barrister Nyesom Wike, has assured international investors of an investment friendly environment beginning May 29, 2015.

According to the governor-elect, his administration will work towards improving the security of lives and property in the state.

Speaking during a meeting with Ambassador John Groffen, the Netherlands Ambassador to Nigeria on Wednesday in Port Harcourt, Barrister Wike said that the alarming insecurity in the state will be bluntly addressed to encourage investors to return to the state, Daily Independent reports.

He noted that attracting foreign direct investment was key to the development of the state, pointing out that all foreign and indigenous businesses in the state will be protected by the state government in liaison with security agencies.

The Governor-elect said: “We are committed to creating an enabling environment for foreign investors to invest in our state. We understand the importance of foreign direct investments in the creation of employment for our unemployed youths.

“We will improve on the security of lives and property across the state and ensure that kidnappings become a thing of the past in the state. This state which is key to Nigeria and the international community will once again be a beehive of economic activities. We are committed to creating a new Rivers State, which all our people will be proud of.”

Barrister Wike pledged to work with the Government of Netherlands to ensure that the cleaning up exercise of Bodo Community is carried out in line with international best practices.

Meanwhile, Governor Rotimi Amaechi who has been at loggerheads with Nyesome Wike, has been alleged to be plotting to stop the inauguration of the governor-elect.