Nyesom Wike and Bola Ahmed Tinubu
Wike declares public holiday as Tinubu president-elect visits Rivers
Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has declared Wednesday 3 May as public holiday in the state people to celebrate Ahmed Bola Tinubu, the president-elect, coming on a two-day visit to the state.
Tinubu during the visit will inaugurate the Rumuola/Rumuokwuta Flyover and the ultra-modern Magistrates’ Court Complex, Port Harcourt, Wednesday and Thursday.
Wike in a state broadcast on Tuesday said “It is an honour to the government and people of Rivers State to host the president-elect on this historic visit. “Consequently, I urge all Rivers citizens to come out en mass to receive our President-Elect and display the traditional Rivers hospitality as he commissions these legacy projects to God’s glory and the advancement of our development.
“I hereby declare Wednesday, 3rd May 2023, a public holiday to enable the people of Rivers State to receive our president-elect in rousing welcome. All shops and business premises along Rumuola to Rumuokwuta roads in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the State shall remain closed from 8am to 3pm on Wednesday, 3rd May 2023. I urge all labour unions and security agencies to comply with this closure order.”
Wike declares public holiday as Tinubu president-elect visits Rivers
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