Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State expressed his administration’s commitment to enhance the productivity of State Lawmakers so that they can deliver on what their constituents expect of them.
The governor, who gave the assurance during an inspection at the new Legislative Quarters under construction in Obio-Akpor Local Government Area said the project is a way to motivate and enhance their productivity.
He stressed the importance of a conducive environment for every arm of government, which will enable them to work and meet the demands of the state.
“It is important for every arm of government to have an environment that will enable them to do their work. The judiciary enjoys that, the executive enjoys that, and so, the legislature should also enjoy the same thing.
“We believe this will motivate them to do more for the people of the state, which they have been doing. The cooperation we have had with the legislature is quite tremendous. We will do anything to make sure that they deliver what they are expected to do.”
Governor Wike commended the contractors for the quality of work already accomplished while acknowledging the constraints on the speed of the work due to persistent rainfall.
“I know that the rains have come seriously. But having come out from the foundation to this level, I don’t think that there are many problems. I’ve urged the contractors to make sure they keep to the date.
“We have paid 70% for this project and will not expect any complaints from them. We are satisfied with the quality of work we are seeing for now. You know in a building like this, the finishing is the most important thing.”
Also speaking to journalists, the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Ikuinyi-Owaji Ibani said they are quite happy as lawmakers to receive immense support from the executive.
According to him, it is obvious to everybody that all the arms of government, under the leadership of Governor Wike, are working for the good of Rivers people and also to secure the future of the state.
“They’re are working in synergy to ensure that Rivers State gets to where it is supposed to be and that the future of the state and that of the people is quite protected under this government.”
“Productivity is key and for those who represent people, you know that our constituents and the State, are looking up to the legislature to ensure that the dividends of democracy are provided by the executive arm of government.”
