Senate clears Wike to serve as Minister

Senate approved the nomination of Nyesom Wike, the former governor of Rivers State, for a ministerial role. During the screening process, Wike presented his impressive Curriculum Vitae and accomplishments, expressing his strong dedication to serving Nigeria.

In support of Wike’s nomination, Senator Barinada Mpigi (PDP, Rivers Southeast), representing the lawmakers from Rivers State, praised him as the state’s finest. They acknowledged him as a remarkable leader and a role model for the people of Rivers State.

In response to the positive recommendation, the Senate President, GodsWill Akpabio, allowed Wike to take a bow and leave, acknowledging his outstanding achievements and contributions, which were beyond what his resume could capture.

He said, “I accepted the offer to serve as a ministerial nomination because of my passion to serve Nigeria.”

Meanwhile, the lawmakers representing River State represented by Senator Barinada Mpigi ( PDP, Rivers Southeast) during the screening told Nigerians that Wike was the best in the state.
He said, “His Excellency former Governor Nyesom Wike is our best in Rivers State. He is our leader and role model.

“Distinguished senators, we employ that you should let him just take a bow and go.

“His resume is insufficient to enumerate the works that he has done.”

The Senate President, GodsWill Akpabio, thereafter, told him to take a bow and leave.