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Security of Rivers Waterways: Governor Wike donates Eight Gunboats to the Nigerian Navy

In furtherance of the state's investment in the security of lives on her waterways, Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike on Friday  donated eight security  Gunboats to the Nigerian Navy.

Governor Wike  also announced the further acquisition  of 13 Special Boats to be distributed to the Nigerian Navy, Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Police for enhanced maritime security.

The security gunboats donated to the  the Nigerian Navy are fitted with special security features, 200 horse power engine, 12.7mm guns, autonomatic grenade launchers and communication  facilities  to navigate Rivers Waterways and creeks.

Launching the security gunboats at the Federal Lighter Terminal, Onne, Governor Wike said that his istration remains committed to the promotion of security of lives and property across the state.

He stated that his istration's  deliberate investments  in the security  architecture  of  the  state has yielded positive results as Rivers is one of the safest states  where people carry out their businesses without  molestation.

He said: "These boats  are for the security of  lives and property  in Rivers State.  They should not be taken to the neighbouring  states on any . Any state that wants to secure her waterways  should purchase her own gunboats.

"The truth is that security  is paramount.  There is no governance  without security.  That is why this istration  is investing in security.  We are doing everything  humanly  possible  to   the security  agencies to carry out their responbilities".

The governor directed the Nigerian Navy to ensure that they stop sea-pirates from operating  in the State.

He warned the  Navy against  using the Gunboats  for the rigging of  elections. The governor  also assured that he will always promote  the  unity of the country.

In his remarks, the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice iral Ibok Ibas commended the Rivers State Governor for his provision of the Gunboats and other logistical .

He assured the governor that the Nigerian Navy will put the Gunboats to use as they ensure the promotion of security of lives and property in Rivers State.

Commander of the Nigerian Navy Ship Pathfinder, Navy Commodore Sam Bura lauded Governor Wike for his interest in security matters.

The boats were commissioned  by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Abayomi Olonishakin.

Simeon Nwakaudu,

Special Assistant to the Rivers State Governor,

Electronic Media.

28th April, 2017.


Source: http://www.trezzyhelm.com/2017/04/security-of-rivers-waterways-governor.html

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is it me or is that gov wine i see there?

Nice one ! Wike is doing well take it or come and beat me

while others are still busy trying to please Baba...Gov. Otom of Benue pliz come and see oh...Omenka !!, are u there ?

zoba88:
More

more

NDA miscreants will sniff their balls


wike,i cut cap for u on this one

good one Mr project

Nice one o

APC will be blind this na o

Ana akukwadi aka ebe a?

Niger Delta navy, this what goodluck Jonathan and obasanjom were fighting for. Niger Delta.
Niger Delta navy

The one year anniversary and others of the Niger Delta will celebrated in future. The next thing is the election of the premier of the Niger Delta and Chad basic region and central region


What is donate.

wike wait for shetimma or Dalong to come and buy for the navy.

Ambode or Ajimobi is coming to donate to the navy in river state.


The only says, you can't buy weapon.

God bless biafra and mazi Nnamdi kanu

I dedicate this front page to my kitten Thelma

FEAR FACTOR!
You claimed Nigerian army is dead, again you quickly ran to buy boat so they don't deal with you! Shege Wike

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Hey! Governor wine ke ! Abo am I nt seeing wat am sighting


Nyce one though it will enhance those securing the water ways to carry out duty on water diligently.

Nice. My governor doing well since 2015

Adc

Nigeria Journalists receive sense in Jesus Name! Wike donates 8 sth to somebody, as if Wike is helping them

Rubbish

Receive sense!


I repeat, receive sense

When you say "donated', im confused. Did he buy it with his money for the Nigerian Navy or he used Rivers State funds?

it is Nigerians money.we can't do something here with showing off.

Shoot them all.

Hmmm..

Governor Wine? which state does he govern please?

JohnieWalker12:
I dedicate this front page to my kitten Thelma

stolen cat... awon eyan oge okoye

Work and chop money no wahala... But chop and clean mouth na so God go clean mouth for those corrupt politian children and generations life.

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This ceremony happened in Onne and I didn't know? Good move from Wike, but will it curb the oil bunkering going on in all the nooks and crannies of Onne? Time will tell.

JohnieWalker12:
I dedicate this front page to my kitten Thelma

give me 3 reasons why I won't steal this kitten on first sight!