Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, has become the first PDP governor to congratulate Nyesom Wike on his appointment as federal minister.
Wike was the immediate past governor of Rivers State on the PDP platform and was named among the 28 ministerial nominees President Bola Tinubu forwarded to the Senate on Thursday.
But on Friday morning, Fubara congratulated his predecessor. He said:
“On behalf of the government and good people of Rivers State, we heartily congratulate our indefatigable leader and democrat, Chief Barr. Nyesom Ezenwo Wike – CON, GSSRS, Life Bencher, immediate past governor of Rivers State, on your well deserved nomination as Minister designate by the President and Commander-in-Chief, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.
“Indeed, your commitment to the unity and advancement of our dear country propelled your push for equity, justice and fairness.
“We believe that you will continue to make an impact by joining the team of great leaders to change our national narratives for the good of humanity. Congratulations, our great leader.”