Categories: News

Jubilation As Wike Receives Tinubu In Rivers For Project Inaugurations [Photos/Video]

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has received the president-elect, Bola Tinubu in Port-Harcourt for a two-day official visit to the state.

KanyiDaily recalls that Wike declared Wednesday a public holiday and ordered the closure of all schools and businesses to enable residents give Tinubu a rousing welcome.

Tinubu will be on a two-day official visit to Rivers to commission the Rumuola/Rumuokwuta flyover and the ultra-modern Magistrates’ Court Complex, Port Harcourt, on Wednesday and Thursday, May 3 and 4, respectively.

Governor Wike and his entourage received Tinubu at the Port Harcourt International Airport when his jet touched down at about 10:03 am on Wednesday.

There was jubilation among residents of the state, who gathered at the airport as Tinubu and his entourage disembarked the jet.

Leaders that accompanied Wike to receive Tinubu were the National and state Assembly members, PDP leaders, local government chairmen and government appointees.

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila as well as the governors of Jigawa, Oyo, Ebonyi, Kwara, Imo, amongst others accompanied Tinubu to the function.

Supporters of the governor were also present to receive Tinubu as they were allowed into the tarmac area under strict security control.

The President-elect will also be hosted at a state banquet later in the evening.

KanyiDaily recalls that a former lawmaker, Shehu Sani had accused Governor Nyesom Wike of being desperate for favour and accommodation from Bola Tinubu.

Tobias Sylvester

Tobias Sylvester is the news editor for Kanyi Daily News and is based in Lagos. Contact Tobias at editor@kanyidaily.com. Got a confidential tip? Submit it here

Recent Posts

“I Will Marry Wizkid, Kiss Omah Lay And Kill Davido” – Tacha Akide Reveals [Video]

Big Brother Naira reality TV star, Tacha Akide has stirred controversy following her playful game…

2 days ago

Real Warri Pikin And Her Husband Celebrate 11th Wedding Anniversary

Nigerian comedienne, Anita Asuoha, better known as Real Warri Pikin, and her husband, Ikechukwu, are…

2 days ago

How I Left A Show Crying After Audience Failed To Recognise Me – Fireboy DML [Video]

Nigerian singer, Fireboy DML has recounted a heartbreaking experience from his early days in the…

2 days ago

Sierra Leone Energy Minister, Kanja Sesay Resigns Over Electricity Crisis

Sierra Leone's Minister of Energy, Kanja Sesay has tendered his resignation following weeks of electricity…

2 days ago

Abuja American School Has Refunded $760k Yahaya Bello Paid For School Fees – EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has disclosed that the American International School Abuja…

2 days ago

Why Supreme Court Ordered P-Square To Pay Promoter N25 Million

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has ruled in favor of Mr. Patrick Arueze, against P-Square…

2 days ago