PORT HARCOURT — The Rivers Restoration Movement (RRM) and 32 affiliated organizations across Rivers State have extended birthday felicitations to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Chief Barrister Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, CON, as he marks his 58th birthday.
In a statement jointly signed by the group’s Director-General, Hon. Johnson Georgewill, and Secretary, Mrs. Sarima Akpata, the coalition hailed Wike as “a dominant figure in Rivers State politics” and lauded his contributions to governance and infrastructure development.
The RRM noted the minister’s trajectory in public service—from his early role as Chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, through his two-term tenure as Governor of Rivers State, to his current position overseeing the nation’s capital under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
Describing Wike as a leader with a “resilient leadership style” and a commitment to delivering tangible democratic dividends, the group emphasized that his impact on governance and national development is widely recognized, “even by political opponents.”
The statement further commended Wike’s “strength of character and steadfastness in the face of political challenges,” portraying him as “a builder of leaders and a consistent force in Nigeria’s political landscape.”
The coalition concluded with prayers for the minister’s continued good health, wisdom, and greater impact in leadership as he celebrates another year.
The public show of support from Rivers-based groups comes amid sustained political engagement in the state, reflecting Wike’s enduring influence in the region’s political affairs.
Itode Akari reports for NEWSFOCUS.
