Governor Wike during the presentation of the cars
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has released 16 Sports Utility
Vehicles (SUVs) to elected members of the National Assembly from Rivers
State to aid them in the discharge of their duties.
According to a report by Channels Television, three of the Vehicles
are for Senators representing the State, while 13 are for members of
the House of Representatives from the state.
In a speech on Monday at the Government House Port Harcourt,
Governor Wike said that the vehicles were acquired to aid the Federal
Lawmakers in the discharge of their official functions.
He said the vehicles are for all members of the National Assembly irrespective of their party affiliation.
“Defend the interest of the state wherever you are. This is
from the Government of Rivers State which you are part of. This is to
aid you to carry out your official functions in Abuja,” Wike told the lawmakers during the presentation of the vehicles.
Responding, Leader of the Rivers Caucus at the House of
Representatives, Mrs Betty Apiafi thanked the Rivers State Governor for
providing the support for members of the National Assembly to carry out
their duties.
Also, the Deputy Leader of the Rivers Caucus of the House of
Representatives, Mr Bari Mpigi commended the Rivers State Governor for
reaching out to all Rivers lawmakers.
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