I WILL DILIGENTLY IMPLEMENT THE NEW RIVERS VISION DEVELOPMENT BLUEPRINT -Governor Wike

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that the state government will diligently  implement  the  New Rivers Vision  Development  Blueprint  to ensure  that  the people  of  the  state  feel the impact of  good  governance. 

Addressing the  closing  session  of the two-day  retreat  for Top government  officials  at Onne Multi-Purpose Centre on Friday,  Governor  Wike  said  that  government  functionaries  have been  equipped  with  the  relevant  strategies  to contribute  meaningfully  to governance. 

He noted that having surmounted  the  initial  challenges  posed by the failures of  the  immediate  past  administration, his administration  has already started the implementation  of  projects and programmes  aimed at empowering  the people. 

He said: " This retreat has been  helpful to  top government  officials.  In six months,  we shall return  to  evaluate  the  progress made as a result  of  renewed knowledge  based implementation  of  programmes. 

"This administration  is centred on the pursuit  of  the best for the people  of  Rivers State.  All programmes and projects are targeted  at improving  the  living condition  of  the  people "

He directed public  officials  in the state  to be transparent in their use of  resources  as they will be  held to account  at the  appropriate  time.

Former Head of  Service  of the Federation, Professor Dapo Afolabi in his paper titled: "Understanding the imperatives of Cooperative Relationship in Public Service " urged public officials to always avoid friction in their interaction  if they  want the state to grow. 

He noted  that building areas of cooperation  between  Commissioners, Permanent  Secretaries  and other political  appointees creates room for faster implementation  of  programmes  and policies. 

A Former  Federal  Permanent Secretary,  Ambassador John Gana  urged public servants to work within approved code of conduct  to ensure  productive governance. 

Simeon Nwakaudu

Special Assistant to the Rivers State Governor, Electronic Media. 

8th April,  2016.