The federal government of NIGERIA has refused the N78 billion spent by the Rivers State government to fix federal roads in in the state.
Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike, confirmed receipt of the cash on Wednesday 14/01/2021, during the inauguration of the Isiokpo Internal Roads (Phase II) in Ikwerre Local Government Area of the state by former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi.
The governor assured the refunded money would be deployed in providing more critical projects across the state to enhance the socio-economic life of Rivers people.
He said despite being in his second term, he would continue to work relentlessly, for the interest of the state, and improve its stakes.
He said: “Rivers people! The Federal Government has refunded us the money. I have not touched a dime from it.
Governor Nyesom Wike
It is in the bank. I will use it for project execution. “I kept it to tell those who are making noise to know that I am going to work till the last day in office.
I will continue to work for the interest of our people. I’m not resting. “They need to know that I will make sure what is supposed to be done for the people of Rivers State will be done.
