Former governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has been cleared by the Senate for ministerial role.
Wike, after reciting his CV and achievements, stated that his love for Nigeria compelled him to take the ministerial position.
He said, “I accepted the offer to serve as a ministerial nomination because of my passion to serve Nigeria.”
Wike was hailed as the best politician in River State by the legislators, who were represented by Senator Barinada Mpigi (PDP, Rivers Southeast), during the screening.
He said, “His Excellency former Governor Nyesom Wike is our best in Rivers State. He is our leader and role model.