Governor Nyesom Wike was declared the winner of the Rivers State Gubernatorial Election on the 13th of April, 2015 and he was sworn in as the Executive Governor of Rivers State on the 29th of May, 2015.
Below are some of his achievements in office.
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Immediately after his inauguration, he flagged off “Operation Zero Porthole” in the presence of Rivers people and the management of Julius Berger.
He immediately started the inspection of abandoned projects in the state and he vowed to complete all abandoned projects.
He visited different Local Government Areas to ascertain the level of work done by contractors before they abandoned the projects.
He completed the Woji-Elelenwo Road and it was commissioned by the then Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara.
Governor Nyesom Wike completed the faculty of law building in Rivers State University within his first 100 days in office.
Governor Nyesom Wike built the Faculty of Medical Science building in Rivers State University and it was commissioned by Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal.
Governor Nyesom Wike built the National Industrial Court complex and it was commissioned by the then CJN, Justice Onoghen.
Rumuokwuta Girls Secondary School complex was remodeled by Governor Nyesom Wike.
Governor Nyesom Wike bought cars for Rivers State judges and as they retire, they retire with the cars.
Governor Nyesom Wike built houses for Judges of Rivers origin and as they retire, they retire with the houses.
Judges that declined to live in the estate were given N150 Million each to build their own houses in their choice location.
Governor Nyesom Wike also built Appeal Court Staff Quarters and Presiding Justice Quarters.
Governor Nyesom Wike constructed the Isiokpo Internal Roads (PHASE I) and it was commissioned by H.E Atiku Abubakar GCON.
Governor Nyesom Wike built and commissioned the Faculty of Technical and Science Education in Rivers State University.
Governor Nyesom Wike reconstructed the Igwuruta-Chokocho Road (FEDERAL ROAD).
It was commissioned by Sen. Godswill Akpabio.
The Brick House (Former Government House) was built in 1928.
Diete Spiff and other Governors of the state was lived there. The last occupant was Dr. Peter Odili.
It was remodeled by Governor Nyesom Wike and was commissioned by Sen. David Mark.
Governor Nyesom Wike built and commissioned the Faculty of Environmental Science in Rivers State University.
Remodeling of Birabi Memorial Girls school, Bori.
It was commissioned by Aminu Waziri Tambuwal.
Port Harcourt pleasure park used to be a hideout for criminals and kidnappers.
It had a borrow pit and criminals usually go there to hide.
Governor Nyesom Wike instructed Julius Berger to turn it into a recreational park. Construction began immediately.
Ladies and gentlemen, Port Harcourt Pleasure Park.
Hundreds of Rivers people work here and make a living here.
On to the next project, no time!
Governor Nyesom Wike constructed the 11 internal roads in Omoku and it was commissioned by Sen. Godswill Akpabio.
Governor Nyesom Wike constructed the new Nkpogu bridge and it was commissioned by His Excellency, President Goodluck Jonathan GCFR.
Governor Nyesom Wike reconstructed the Obiri-Ikwerre Airport Road and it was commissioned by His Excellency, Bukola Saraki.
Governor Nyesom Wike built a cassava processing plant.
This plant employs over 4500 people and it was commissioned by the Minister of Agriculture.
Also present at the event was the CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele.
Governor Nyesom Wike built an Ecumenical Center and it was commissioned by Pastor E.A Adeboye.
Governor Nyesom Wike constructed a 258-bed Mother and Child Hospital.
This Hospital project was supposed to be a partnership project between the Rivers State Govt and NDDC.
Unfortunately, NDDC did not keep to the agreement and the Rivers State Government had to continue alone.
The Mother and Child Hospital also has a Doctors Quarters built in the Hospital premises.
Governor Nyesom Wike traveled to Madrid Spain 🇪🇸 to meet with the leadership of Real Madrid, to enable him establish a Read Madrid Academy in Port Harcourt.
The academy will train young footballers while they also go to school.
After negotiations and agreement in Spain, the construction of Real Madrid Academy started in Port Harcourt.
The Real Madrid Academy was commissioned by the Minister of Sports, Sunday Dare.
Some of the young players were sent to Madrid, Spain to train; fully sponsored by the Rivers State Government.
Governor Nyesom Wike gave each Rivers United Player $20,000 for winning the league.
Staff of Rivers United also got $20,000 each.
Governor Nyesom Wike built and commissioned the Faculty of Management Science in Rivers State University.
Governor Nyesom Wike conferred State Honors on Rivers United Players for making the state proud.
Governor Nyesom Wike was awarded as the Power of Sports (P.O.S Africa) for his contribution towards the development of Sports in Nigeria.
The event took place in Brussels, Belgium 🇧🇪
Governor Nyesom Wike replaced the vehicles he bought for the judges after 3 years.
As they retire, they retire with the vehicles.
Governor Nyesom Wike bought official vehicles for National Assembly Members from Rivers State across party lines.
Governor Nyesom Wike constructed and commissioned the Sea-Bed Primary school, Port Harcourt.
Governor Nyesom Wike re-constructed and commissioned community secondary school, Ubima.
Governor Nyesom Wike constructed the Rivers State Traditional Rulers Complex and it was commissioned by the Sultan of Sokoto.
Governor Nyesom Wike constructed the 21.3KM Odufor-Akpoku-Umuoye Road.
It was commissioned by Senator David Mark.
Governor Nyesom Wike bought vehicles for all the security agencies in the state.
He also bought gun boats for Nigerian Navy and Armored Tanks for Rivers State Police Command.
Governor Nyesom Wike bought Prisoner Transport Vehicles for the Rivers State Command of Nigeria Correctional Service.
Governor Nyesom Wike constructed Community Secondary School, Omuanwa.
Hostel Block for Community Secondary School, Omuanwa.
Laboratory for Community Secondary School, Omuanwa.
ICT building, offices and Staff Quarters for Community Secondary School, Omuanwa.
Governor Nyesom Wike connecting with his people during the commissioning of Community Secondary School, Omuanwa.
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Governor Nyesom Wike built and commissioned the Civil Servant Quarters at Old GRA, Port Harcourt.
Governor Nyesom Wike built the NBA HOUSE for Rivers State Branch of Nigerian Bar Association.
It has a restaurant, offices, board room and an auditorium they can rent out to generate funds for the branch.
Governor Nyesom Wike constructed Forces Avenue, Olumeni and Harvey Streets all in Old GRA and it was commissioned by Aminu Waziri Tambuwal.
Governor Nyesom Wike built and commissioned the Appeal Court Justices Residence.
Governor Nyesom Wike constructed the Opobo/Nkoro road.
He made it possible for Opobo people to travel home by Road. They usually travel by water.
This road was commissioned by Maina Waziri.
Governor Nyesom Wike constructed the Bonny/Bille/Nembe Jetty and it was commissioned by Aminu Waziri Tambuwal.
When the fruit Garden Market got burnt, Governor Nyesom Wike visited the market that night, sympathized with them and promised to rebuild the market.
Your guess is as good as mine.
Governor Nyesom Wike rebuilt the fruit garden market.
He also personally ensured that he handed the stores back to the traders.
Governor Nyesom Wike also built the popular Mile 1 Market in Port Harcourt and it was commissioned by His Excellency, Kayode Fayemi.
Governor Nyesom Wike constructed and commissioned the RSUTH (House Officers Quarters) as well as the Renal Center.
Governor Nyesom Wike reconstructed Community Secondary School Obuama.
Below are the before and after pictures.
Community Secondary School Obuama (More pictures)
Again, Governor Nyesom Wike bought vehicles for security agencies and handed them over to the heads of security agencies in the state.
Governor Nyesom Wike constructed community secondary school Ndoki.
Corpers lodge at Community Secondary School Ndoki.
Governor Nyesom Wike built a 5000 capacity NYSC auditorium in Nonwa Tai.
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Governor Nyesom Wike re-constructed and commissioned a Rehabilitation Center in Iriebe Community.
Below are the before and after photos of the rehabilitation center.
More pictures from the Rehabilitation Center.
Governor Nyesom Wike Flagged off Rumuosi Ozuoba Road on the 8th of March, 2016.
The road was completed and commissioned on the 27th of September, 2016 by Sule Lamido.
Governor Nyesom Wike built Community Secondary School Eteo in Eleme LGA.
It was commissioned by Sen. Walid Jubrin (Former BOT Chairman of PDP)
Governor Nyesom Wike constructed the Alakahia - Rumualogu road and it was commissioned on the 26th of August, 2016 by Aminu Waziri Tambuwal.
Governor Nyesom Wike constructed the Ozuoba (AGS junction) - Rumuokparali - Choba road.
It was completed and commissioned on the 10th of January, 2017.
Governor Nyesom Wike donated land and 20 operational vehicles to the Nigerian Army.
Also present was Governor Udom Emmanuel.
Governor Nyesom Wike built and commissioned a befitting complex for the Customary Court of Appeal.
Governor Nyesom Wike bought cars for judges of the High Court and Customary Court of Appeal.
When they retire, they retire with the cars.
Chatham House invited Governor Nyesom Wike in 2017 to deliver a public lecture on good governance.
More pictures from Chatham House
The British High Commissioner commissioned the Rumuokwuta Girls School
Governor Nyesom Wike built 3 NEW campuses of the Rivers State University.
This is the Faculty of Social Sciences in Emuoha. It was commissioned by Governor Seyi Makinde.
Etche Campus of Rivers State University constructed and commissioned by Governor Nyesom Wike.
Ahoada Campus of Rivers State University constructed and commissioned by Governor Nyesom Wike.
Governor Nyesom Wike built and commissioned 50 flats within his first 100 days in office.
Governor Nyesom Wike constructed Isiokpo Internal Roads (PHASE II) and it was commissioned by Peter Obi.
Governor Nyesom Wike constructed and commissioned Azikiwe Street in Diobu.
Governor Nyesom Wike Rehabilitated Rumuakunde/Rumueche Road in Emuoha LGA.
The road was commissioned by Sen. Rochas Okorocha CON.
Governor Nyesom Wike constructed the Okoro-nu-odu (Rumuokoro) Flyover and it was commissioned by His Excellency, Donald Duke.
Governor Nyesom Wike constructed Doctors Quarters for Rivers Doctors.
This project was commissioned by Sir Dr. Peter Odili.
Governor Nyesom Wike constructed Chokocho-Umuechem-Ozuzu road and it was commissioned by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo.
Governor Nyesom Wike constructed Abonnema Ring Road and it was commissioned by Sen. Ike Ekweremadu.
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Governor Nyesom Wike built and commissioned a complex for Trade Union Congress, Rivers State Chapter.
He also gave them a take off grant of N50 Million and a brand new vehicle.
Governor Nyesom Wike reconstructed Community Secondary School Okoro-nu-odo and it was commissioned by Governor Dave Umahi.
More pictures of Community Secondary School Okoro-nu-odo
Governor Nyesom Wike constructed Tombia Road Extension and it was commissioned by Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi.
Governor Nyesom Wike constructed and commissioned Rumuokwurusi - Elelenwo- Akpajo Road.
Governor Nyesom Wike constructed and commissioned 15 internal roads in Okochiri Kingdom.
Governor Nyesom Wike built Government Secondary School Onne and it was commissioned by Sule Lamido.
Governor Nyesom Wike constructed 16.2 KM internal roads in Omuma and it was commissioned by Sen. Adolphus Wabara.
Azikiwe- Iloabuchi Road was constructed and commissioned by Governor Nyesom Wike.
Edeokia/Okuru-Abuloma Jetty-Femie Junction was constructed and commissioned by Governor Nyesom Wike.
Governor Nyesom Wike constructed and commissioned the 27KM Chokocho-Igbodo Road.
Governor Nyesom Wike constructed and commissioned the 9KM Akpabio-Egbeda Road. This road links Elele and Omoku.
This is the beautiful Trans-Kalabari Road (PHASE I)
Previous administrations played politics with this road but Governor Nyesom Wike promised to construct it and he did.
It was commissioned by Governor Seyi Makinde.
I will now update the thread with 5 PROJECTS DAILY from now till May 29th.
See you tomorrow!
Governor Nyesom Wike built an Intelligence Center for the Nigerian Police at Ogbum-nu-abali, Port Harcourt.
He also bought over 20 Hilux vans for the police and it was commissioned by the Inspector General of Police.
Governor Nyesom Wike built and commissioned a VIP LOUNGE at the Port Harcourt International Airport.
Governor Nyesom Wike remodeled the Waterlines House and it was commissioned by the Former Governor of Kogi State, Ibrahim Idris.
Before and After pictures of the remodeled Waterlines House.
Governor Nyesom Wike built and commissioned the Faculty of Clinical Sciences in the Rivers State University.
Governor Nyesom Wike constructed Omerelu Internal Roads and it was commissioned by Chief Olabode George.
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Governor Nyesom Wike built and commissioned the Rivers State House of Assembly Service Commission Complex.
Governor Nyesom Wike bought cars for members of Rivers State House Of Assembly.
Kindly note that this is the second vehicle (Ford SUV) that he bought for them.
I couldn’t find pictures of the first set of vehicles he bought for them (Land Rover)
Governor Nyesom Wike bought cars AGAIN for members of the National Assembly.
He gave the first set himself (Land Cruiser). I posted that earlier on the thread, you can scroll up to confirm.
This second set was handed over to them by the State Party Chairman, Desmond Akawor.
Governor Nyesom Wike built and commissioned the General Hospital in Abua/Odual Local Government Area.
Governor Nyesom Wike built and commissioned the general hospital in Bodo, Gokana Local Government Area.
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Like I said, I will update the thread with 5 projects daily until May 29th 2023.
Governor Nyesom Wike constructed Obaji/Woji Streets in GRA and it was commissioned by Governor Seyi Makinde.
Governor Nyesom Wike constructed the Elelenwo Road, Emeyal Road and General Diriya Road and it was commissioned by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri.
Governor Nyesom Wike constructed Ezimgbu link road and it was commissioned by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri.
Governor Nyesom Wike constructed the Tombia, Ndoni and Amaji Streets in GRA and it was commissioned by Governor Samuel Ortom.
Governor Nyesom Wike refurbished and commissioned the long abandoned Riv-Bank Building in Port Harcourt.
Governor Nyesom Wike built a judicial institute to train judges.
This institute was named after Justice Mary Odili and it was commissioned by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola GCON.
Governor Nyesom Wike built the Federal Judicial Service Commission Liasion Office, South South and it was commissioned by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, GCON.
Governor Nyesom Wike constructed the Rumuogba Flyover and it was commissioned by Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.
Governor Nyesom Wike constructed and commissioned the Ahoada-Omoku Road.
Governor Nyesom Wike constructed the Ahoada-Ekpena road and it was commissioned by Sen. Ahmed Markafi.
Governor Nyesom Wike constructed and commissioned the Saakpenwa-Bori-Kono road.
This road links all the 4 Local Government Areas that make up the Ogoni Ethnic Nationality.
Governor Nyesom Wike constructed all the internal roads in Elele Alimini (Phase 1 & 2) and it was commissioned by Governor Ayodele Fayose.
Governor Nyesom Wike constructed all the internal roads in Rumuesara community and it will be commissioned today.
Governor Nyesom Wike constructed the Akpabu-Odido road.
This community has never had an access road in it’s entire existence but Governor Nyesom Wike made it possible!
This project will be commissioned today!
Governor Nyesom Wike constructed the Rumuepirikom Flyover and it was commissioned by Comrade Adams Oshiomole.
More pictures of the Rumuepirikom Flyover commissioned by Comrade Adams Oshiomole.
Governor Nyesom Wike constructed all the roads in Mgbuoshimini community and it was commissioned by Governor Samuel Ortom.
Governor Nyesom Wike built the Nigerian Law School Campus, Port Harcourt in 12 months.
He named the campus after Dr. Nabo Graham Douglas and the campus was commissioned by President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR.
More pictures of Nigerian Law School Campus Port Harcourt built by Governor Nyesom Wike.
Governor Nyesom Wike constructed the Nkpolu-Oroworokwo (Ikoku) Flyover and it was commissioned by Peter Obi.
Governor Nyesom Wike constructed all the internal roads in Mgbutanwo community and it was commissioned by Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.
Governor Nyesom Wike built an SUG secretariat complex for Students of Rivers State University.
Governor Nyesom Wike built a secretariat complex for National Union of Rivers State Students (NURSS)
Governor Nyesom Wike constructed and commissioned Elekahia Internal Roads.
Governor Nyesom Wike constructed and commissioned Okochiri Internal Roads.
Governor Nyesom Wike constructed and commissioned Ogu-Ekporo-Kporgor-Wakama link road.
Governor Nyesom Wike constructed the Rebisi Flyover (Garrison) and it was commissioned by Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola SAN.
Governor Nyesom Wike constructed and commissioned the Rukpokwu-Rumuapu-Izo-Ogbodo-Igwuruta Link Road.
5 new projects tomorrow.
Like I said, I’ll update the thread with 5 projects daily until May 29th 2023.
Governor Nyesom Wike built the 132-bed Cancer, Cardiovascular, Diagnostic and Treatment Center.
This hospital was named after Sir, Dr. Peter Odili (Former Governor of Rivers State) and it was commissioned by the Emir of Kano, HRH Ado Bayero.
More pictures from the commissioning of the Dr. Peter Odili Cancer, Cardiovascular, Diagnostic and Treatment Center built by Governor Nyesom Wike.
Governor Nyesom Wike constructed the Rumuokwuta/Rumuola Flyover and it was commissioned by Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President-Elect.
More pictures from the commissioning of the Rumuokwuta/Rumuola Flyover.
Governor Nyesom Wike built the Magistrate Court Complex.
This project was again, commissioned by Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President Elect.
Governor Nyesom Wike built a Legislative Quarters for members of the Rivers State House of Assembly.
Members of the Rivers State House of Assembly will live here until the expiration of their tenure in office.
This project was commissioned by Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila.
More pictures of the Legislative Quarters built by Governor Nyesom Wike.
Governor Nyesom Wike constructed the Mgbuoba/Ozuoba (Location) Flyover and it was commissioned by Governor Samuel Ortom.
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Governor Nyesom Wike constructed the Eneka-Igbo Etche link road and it was commissioned by His Excellency, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai.
Governor Nyesom Wike gave N16.6 Billion intervention fund to Rivers State University (RSU).
Governor Nyesom Wike constructed and commissioned the Aluu-Omagwa Road.
Governor Nyesom Wike constructed and commissioned the Rumuokwurusi-Elimgbu Flyover.
Governor Nyesom Wike constructed the Akpabu-Itu-Omudioga Road project and it was commissioned by Governor David Umahi.
Before and After pictures of the Akpabu-Itu-Omudioga Road project.
Governor Nyesom Wike constructed the Ogbunabali/Eastern Bypass Extension and it was commissioned by the Former Governor of Sokoto State, H.E Senator Aliyu Wamakko.
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Governor Nyesom Wike built and commissioned a 500-Bed Hostel for students of clinical sciences in the Rivers State University.
Governor Nyesom Wike built and commissioned a Staff Quarters in Rivers State University.
This is how the Staff Quarters looks like inside.
Thanks to Governor Nyesom Wike.
Governor Nyesom Wike built and commissioned a Senate Building Complex in Rivers State University.
The school named the building after Governor Nyesom Wike in appreciation.
Governor Nyesom Wike constructed the Orochiri-Worukwo Flyover and it was commissioned by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
Governor Nyesom Wike constructed the Ezimgbu Road in Port Harcourt.
This is how the dualized Ogbunabali Road looks like now, thanks to Governor Nyesom Wike!
Governor Nyesom Wike constructed Olumeni and Harley streets in Old GRA, Port Harcourt.
I listed 7 projects today instead of 5 😂
We are running out of time and there are so many projects I am yet to mention.
God willing, I’ll list all projects before May 29th.
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Governor Nyesom Wike constructed and commissioned the second phase of Elele Internal Roads.
Governor Nyesom Wike constructed the Eastern Bypass Road.
This road was supposed to be a partnership project between the Rivers State Government and NDDC because this road leads to the Headquarters of NDDC but they failed to keep to their word and Wike had to do it alone.
The Eastern Bypass Road was commissioned by Ibrahim Idris, Former Governor of Kogi State.
Governor Nyesom Wike constructed and commissioned the Rumuji-Ibaa-Obele-Isiokpo Road.
Governor Nyesom Wike constructed the Rumuola Flyover and it was commissioned by Dr. Olusegun Mimiko.
Governor Nyesom Wike constructed the Orogbum crescent in GRA phase 2 Port Harcourt, and it was commissioned by His Excellency, Okezie Ikpeazu, Executive Governor of Abia State.
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Governor Nyesom Wike constructed the Ahoada-Odiemerenyi-Ihugbogo road in Ahoada East Local Government Area and it was commissioned by Sen. Ahmed Markafi.
Governor Nyesom Wike constructed the Rumuolumeni-Nkpor Road and it was commissioned by Governor Douye Diri.
Governor Nyesom Wike constructed the Oro-Abali Flyover Bridge and it was commissioned by Governor Bala Mohammed.
How bank road looks like now thanks to Governor Nyesom Wike.
Governor Nyesom Wike constructed the Tombia Road Extension and it was commissioned by Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi.
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Governor Nyesom Wike constructed the GRA Flyover and it was commissioned by Chief Mike Ezekhome SAN
Governor Nyesom Wike constructed William Jumbo, Ernest Ikoli, Akassa and Eleme Streets all in Old GRA Port Harcourt.
Governor Nyesom Wike constructed Rumuigbo, Chief Johnson Amadi, Igbodo, Finima, Rumuoparaeli, Bauchi, Ohia, and Isaac Boro Streets all in Old GRA Port Harcourt.
Governor Nyesom Wike constructed the Pabod Brewery and Oginigba Roads.
Governor Nyesom Wike constructed the 16.2km Umueze, Umuogba, Umuokpurukpu, Umuelechi, Umueke, Umunju and Eberi Roads in Omuma Local Government Area.
This project was commissioned by Sen. Adolphus Wabara.
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