In continuation of his commitment to regional ties, Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has visited Enugu State where he met with stakeholders on the need for cross fertilization of ideas.
The Rivers State Governor was received on Saturday at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport by Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State.
He stated that he will continue to be an advocate of regional and inter-regional cooperation for the purpose of enhancing development in the country .
Governor Wike maintained that it is vital for governors to meet on different platforms to share ideas, proposals and peer review each other for the good of the governed.
The governor stressed that regional cooperation is vital to the deepening of the nation’s democracy and the needed force to propel development at the level of the states.
The governor who was accompanied to Enugu by the Former Acting National Chairman of PDP, Prince Uche Secondus had a closed door meeting with the Enugu State Governor and key stakeholders at the Government House in Enugu.
Governor Wike addressed journalists after the meeting.
He said: “You Know this is my brother governor. I am here on a visit for us to compare notes for the development of our respective states.
“I have come around for him to brief me of some things he is doing for us to make the desired progress.
“For PDP governors , we believe that we should work together and see that we improve the lives of our people”.
It will be recalled that Governor Wike has visited Bayelsa and Abia States where he canvassed regional cooperation for greater development.
