BREAKING: Video Emerges As Wike Makes Crucial Vow to Senate at Ministerial Screening

BREAKING: Video Emerges As Wike Makes Crucial Vow to Senate at Ministerial Screening

FCT, Abuja - Former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has vowed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would not regret nominating him as a minister if confirmed by the Senate.

PAY ATTENTION: Follow our WhatsApp channel to never miss out on the news that matters to you!

The pragmatic Wike stated this at the ministerial screening at the national assembly on Monday, July 31.

Wike, Senate, Minister
Nyesom Wike is the only nominee from an opposition party enlisted in President Bola Tinubu's ministerial list. Photo Credit: Nyesom Ezenwo Wike
Source: Facebook

He said:

"I can assure you that if I am confirmed in whatever capacity, Mr President will not regret nominating me."

As reported by Channels TV, Wike told the Senators that during his time as governor of the oil-rich Niger Delta state from May 2015 to May 2023, he started and completed many projects to improve the infrastructure of the state and that he invited politicians across party lines to commission them.

Read also

Crisis-hit Sri Lanka's inflation moderated to 6.3 percent in July, official figures showed Monday, its lowest rate in nearly two years.

PAY ATTENTION: Сheck out news that is picked exactly for YOU ➡️ find the “Recommended for you” block on the home page and enjoy!

The former Rivers State governor is the only chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the ministerial list sent by the President to the Senate last week.

Source: Legit.ng

Authors:
Segun Adeyemi avatar

Segun Adeyemi (Current Affairs and Politics Editor) Segun Adeyemi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience as an active field reporter, editor, and editorial manager. He has had stints with Daily Trust newspaper, Daily Nigerian, and News Digest. He currently works as an editor for Legit.ng's current affairs and politics desk. He holds a degree in Mass Communication (Adekunle Ajasin University). He is a certified digital reporter by Reuters, AFP and the co-convener of the annual campus journalism awards. Email: segun.adeyemi@corp.legit.ng.