Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has called on community leaders to work in unity to develop their respective communities.Â
Speaking during the fundraising for the construction of an ultra modern civic Centre complex by the Rumuokwuta Community on Saturday, Wike said community development efforts will complement the development programmes of his administration.
He noted that leaders should make sacrifices to advance communal interest through a united front.
The governor praised the Rumuokwuta community for supporting him during the 2015 general election, pointing out that they will not regret their support for him.
He said: “Because of the sacrifices the Rumuokwuta Community made for me when I was in need, I will also support them.
“When you are at war and you see a brother who supports you, when it is his turn, you have no choice but to support him. We must encourage and support ourselves.
The governor explained that he embarked on the total rehabilitation and expansion of the Government Girls’ Secondary School in Rumuokwuta because the people deserve the best.
“The Rumuokwuta community didn’t lobby for the rehabilitation of the Government Girls’ Secondary School. I took the decision to rehabilitate the school because the people deserve it,†Wike said.
Chairman of Rumuokwuta Community Development Committee, Such Ama Chinda commended Wike for the rehabilitation of the Government Girls’ Secondary School in the area.
