Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Nigeria’s president-elect, has assured Nigerians that he will work for the development of every part of the country without marginalization. He made this pledge during his two-day visit to Rivers State, where he was set to inaugurate projects executed by the Nyesom Wike administration.
Speaking at the opening of the Rumuokwuta/Rumuola Flyover Bridge, Tinubu promised to leave legacy projects across Nigeria and praised Governor Wike for his development strides in the state. He commended the construction of 12 flyovers across the capital city and thanked the people of Rivers State for their support during his victorious campaign.
Tinubu also thanked Wike for his selfless leadership and invited him to join him in developing Nigeria. He stated that Nigeria would need the outgoing governor in higher capacities, given his accomplishments in Rivers State.
In his speech, Wike expressed appreciation to Tinubu for agreeing to visit Rivers State and perform the commissioning. He threw jibes at the leadership of his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and applauded the election of Tinubu, which he said had shamed naysayers.
The event was attended by notable personalities, including the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, and Governors Abubakar Badaru (Jigawa), David Umahi (Ebonyi), Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq (Kwara), Seyi Makinde (Oyo), and Hope Uzodinma (Imo). Others were former governors, Dr. Peter Odili (Rivers), Chief Bisi Akande (Osun), Chief James Ibori (Delta), Dr. Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti), Chief Timipre Sylva (Bayelsa), and Chief Ayo Fayose (Ekiti).
The visit was not only focused on politics, but also on the development of Rivers State. Tinubu’s comments on leaving legacy projects across Nigeria are a signal of his commitment to development across the country.
