Rivers State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Paulinus Nsirim, has lavished praise on his boss, Governor Nyesom Wike, saying Wike has shown that Nigeria still has capable hands, that can turn the nation's fortunes around.
The statement was made by Nsirim members of the Obio/Akpor Social Media Group visited him in Port Harcourt.
He said Wike's performance as governor of Rivers State, has endeared him to many who look forward to seeing him run for president in the coming 2023 presidential election.
He said, “We have a leader in our governor and one is not surprised that a lot of people are saying he should take a shot at the highest office in the land, because he has all it takes to lead Nigeria and he has showcased that in Rivers State.
“If he can do that in a State like Rivers which is like a mini Nigeria where people from all walks of life reside, then, he can do more for Nigeria.
The Commissioner, therefore, expressed confidence that if Nigerians would support Governor Wike, he would reposition the country economically and put it on the trajectory of progress.
“Today, Governor Wike stands out as the number one Governor in Nigeria. I can say that authoritatively because we travel widely, we get information across all media platforms in Nigeria.
“The verdict of Nigerians as at today, is that Governor Wike remains unbeaten in leadership and governance in Nigeria.
Meanwhile Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State's presidential ambition has suffered a huge blow following a recent revelation that over N19 billion bailout funds meant to offset workers’ salary, was found hidden away in Sterling Bank, instead being used for its intended purpose.
Nigeria's anti-graft agency, EFCC, has announced on Friday that the sum of N19,333,333,333, which it recovered from the Kogi State Salary Bail-out account domiciled in Sterling Bank Plc, has been transferred back to the CBN as a proof that the Kogi State Government has failed its workers who had to endure months without salary.
The development drew criticism and condemnation from Nigerians who wonder why a 'heartless' human like Bello would dream of becoming the President of a nation already struggling to see the end of the current administration.