Breaking News: 6 Things Governor Wike Was Sported Doing In Bori Today

-Governor Wike Promised To Accredits All Programmes Of Ken Saro Wiwa Polytechnic.

-Pledges to upgrade facilities of the institution
 

-Inspects ongoing construction of Sakpwenwa-Bori road and rehabilitation of Birabi Memorial Grammar School 

-Confirmation Of The Rector's Appointment.

-Promised To Pay Students Bursaries.

-The Government Of Rivers State Will Establish Polytechnics in The Three Senatorial District Of Rivers State. 

Gov. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike,

 Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has stated that his administration will work towards the accreditation of all the academic programmes of the Kenule Beeson Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic, Bori.

He also stated that the state government will start with the upgrade of the school's workshops and laboratories.

Addressing thousands of the Students of the Kenule Beeson Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic, Bori on Wednesday at the school's auditorium, Governor Wike stated that upon the improvement of the state's internally generated revenue, his administration will establish a polytechnic in each senatorial district to create more access to quality education.

He also said that his administration will complete the rehabilitation of the Birabi Memorial Grammar School, Bori and dualise the Sakpwenwa-Bori road for the good of the Ogoni ethnic nationality.

The governor explained that the establishment of the Port Harcourt Polytechnic was not an attempt to kill the Kenule Beeson Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic as being peddled by political opponents. He said he is interested in the development of Ogoni and other parts of the Rivers State.

He said: " I make the solemn pledge to ensure the Kenule Beeson Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic facilities are improved for the school to carry out its core mandate. That is why I am here to inspect the school and thereafter improve her facilities.

"Having a polytechnic in another location will not remove the polytechnic here. We will extend the necessary grant to the Kenule Beeson Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic for the improvement of her facilities, especially workshops and laboratories ".

The governor noted that the state government has concluded plans to improve security in Bori and it's environs. He warned the students to shun crime and embrace peaceful lifestyle, so that they are not caught in the Web of law enforcement.

He assured that his administration will pay the bursaries of students after verifying the list of benefitting students across the state.

Governor Wike announced the confirmation of the appointment of the Acting Rector of the Polytechnic, Bori, Dr Oneniye -Ofori Georgewill following the overwhelming request of the students through their leadership.

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In his remarks, Chairman of the Governing Council of the Kenule Beeson Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic, Chief Adokiye Amaesimaka commended the governor for his investments in the development of the institution.

Also speaking, President of the Students Union Government of the institution, Comrade Peter Dunobari commended the governor for setting up a credible governing council and management that have improved basic amenities in the state institution.

At the Birabi Memorial Grammar School, Bori, Governor Wike assured the students that his administration will conclude work on the total rehabilitation of the school. He said that the laboratories and hostels of the school will be upgraded to the best of standards.

While inspecting the Sakpwenwa-Bori road, Governor Wike told Ogoni people that the state government will also install street lights from Sakpwenwa to Bori to give the area the face lift it deserves.

"I am here to entrench the good governance and not to play politics. Whatever I say I will do, that's what I will do. I am free within this community because I keep all my promises".