I PLEDGES SUSTAINABLE LANDMARK PROJECTS IN RIVERS – GOVERNOR WIKE

 Fresh report as Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has promised to continue his landmark projects to improve the living condition of Rivers people.
Governor Wike made the pledge, on Monday night, before a global audience in his acceptance speech, after receiving the Sustainable Cities and Human Settlements Awards (SCAHSA), which took place at the United Nations (UN) Headquarters, in New York City.
He was honoured with the “Global Human Settlements Outstanding Contribution Award”, under the “Individual Initiatives to Advance Sustainable Development Category”.
The award was presented to Governor Wike by the Vice President of Global Forum on Human Settlements & Sustainable Cities, Dr. Taj Hamad.
Wike received the award alongside 22 other personalities drawn from different countries, which included Nigeria, China, Bulgaria, Germany, USA, India and Indonesia.
In his acceptance speech, Wike expressed: “Let me on behalf of the Government and people of Rivers State sincerely thank the organizers of this award for the recognition.
“To also commit ourselves that, we will progressively provide infrastructure and social services that will enhance the living standards of all Rivers people on a sustainable basis”.
Wike was chosen for the award because of his outstanding achievements in the area of urban renewal, sustainable cities and provision of basic amenities to the residential areas of low-income earners.
Speaking at the award ceremony, a representative of the United Nations Environment, Mara Murillo, said that the organisation saluted Global Forum on Human Settlements & Sustainable Cities and Human Settlements, for having developed the awards and the constituency for which it was organized for.
Murillo congratulated the 23 awardees, who were selected for their positive achievements and leadership.
The representative stated: “The awards recognise their feats which inspire and encourage others to innovate and replicate similar feats”.
Also, the Vice Chairman of Global Forum on Human Settlements and Sustainable Cities, Dr Taj Hamad, said the awardees had made great achievements that merited the awards.

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