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'''25 June''' – Governor Wike pays homage to [[Celestine Omehia|Sir Celestine Omehia]] while officially restoring all rights and entitlements of the former governor.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Chukwudi|first1=Akasike|title=Wike restores Omehia’s rights as ex-gov|url=http://www.punchng.com/news/wike-restores-omehias-rights-as-ex-gov/|accessdate=25 June 2015|work=The Punch|date=25 June 2015}}</ref> |
'''25 June''' – Governor Wike pays homage to [[Celestine Omehia|Sir Celestine Omehia]] while officially restoring all rights and entitlements of the former governor.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Chukwudi|first1=Akasike|title=Wike restores Omehia’s rights as ex-gov|url=http://www.punchng.com/news/wike-restores-omehias-rights-as-ex-gov/|accessdate=25 June 2015|work=The Punch|date=25 June 2015}}</ref> |
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'''26 June''' – Governor Wike commissions [[South Africa]] visa application center in Rivers State capital, Port Harcourt.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Chinwo|first1=Ernest|title=Wike Inaugurates South African Visa Application Centre in Port Harcorrt|url=http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/wike-inaugurates-south-african-visa-application-centre-in-port-harcorrt/213143/|accessdate=26 June 2015|work=ThisDay|date=26 June 2015}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 14:50, 27 June 2015
Ezenwo Nyesom Wike | |
|---|---|
| 6th Governor of Rivers State | |
| Assumed office 29 May 2015 | |
| Deputy | Ipalibo Banigo |
| Preceded by | Chibuike Amaechi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 August 1967 Rumuepirikom, Obio-Akpor |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Political party | PDP |
| Spouse | Eberechi Wike |
| Relations | Okas Wike (cousin) |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Old GRA, Port Harcourt |
| Alma mater | Rivers State University of Science and Technology |
| Profession | Lawyer, politician |
The following is a timeline of the administration of Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, also known as the Wike government, from his inauguration as Governor of Rivers State on 29 May 2015 to present.
May
29 May – Wike sworn in as 6th Governor of Rivers State; delivers speech. As first moves, Governor Wike appoints acting Chief Judge, Customary Court of Appeal President, directs state courts to resume work and reinstates fired lecturers of the University of Science and Technology.[1][2]
30 May – Image surfaces online of Governor Wike and family.
31 May – Thanksgiving service for Governor Wike takes place. The Governor reveals that past administration had vandalized the Government House.[3]
June
1 June – Governor Wike issues financial independence declaration for the Judiciary, inaugurates 8th Rivers State House of Assembly.[4][5]
2 June – Governor Wike announces plans to complete the University of Science and Technology Law Faculty building. He summons all Permanent Secretaries to give account on past expenditure.[6]
5 June – Kenneth Kobani is appointed Secretary to the State Government while Chukwuemeka Woke is made Chief of Staff. Felix A. Obuah, Chairman of the Rivers State People's Democratic Party takes over Waste Management Agency. The Governor's appointments of four commissioners and seven special advisers get confirmed by the House.[7]
8 June – Governor Wike receives authorization from the Rivers State House of Assembly to dismiss all members of the Independent Electoral Commission and Judicial Service Commission.[8]
11 June – The Rivers State House of Assembly grants Governor Wike's request to borrow ₦10 billion to finance vital development projects in the state.[8] Governor Wike also expresses commitment to halt multiple taxation.
12 June – Governor Wike administers the Oath of Office to his first set of appointees. They include Kenneth Kobani, Secretary to the State Government, Chukwuemeka Woke, Chief of Staff, Emmanuel C. Aguma, Attorney General and Fred Kpakol, Finance Commissioner. Others are Emmanuel Okah, Housing Commissioner, Onimim Jack, Agriculture Commissioner, and Sir. Opunabo Inko-Tariah, Media and Publicity Special Adviser.[9]
15 June – Governor Wike dissolves all boards of parastatals and agencies with the exception of the Rivers State Waste Management Agency (RIWAMA) and the Greater Port Harcourt City Development Authority (GPHCDA).[10]
17 June – Governor Wike issues an order demanding immediate dismissal of 344 staff members, including lecturers of the Rivers State Polytechnic.[11]
19 June – Governor Wike appoints a Judicial Commission of Inquiry under the chairmanship of Justice George Omereji to inquire into the sale of valued assets and funds withdrawal by the preceding administration of Chibuike Amaechi.[12]
20 June – Governor Wike proclaims himself a "Local Champion", claims he masterminded the election of former Rivers State Chief Executive Amaechi.[13]
21 June – Governor Wike relieves the General Manager of Radio Rivers Mediline Tador of duties and names Sampson Fiberesima as replacement.[14]
22 June – In his first meeting with civil servants at State Secretariat, Port Harcourt, Governor Wike gives assurance that efforts are underway to ensure regular payment of salaries.[15] The Governor refutes a recent report that he ordered the sack of 344 employees of the State Polytechnic, describing it as a propaganda to cast a negative light on his government.[16]
25 June – Governor Wike pays homage to Sir Celestine Omehia while officially restoring all rights and entitlements of the former governor.[17]
26 June – Governor Wike commissions South Africa visa application center in Rivers State capital, Port Harcourt.[18]
See also
References
- ^ "Rivers: Wike Takes Over …Vows To Fight Insecurity, Promote Business". The Tide. 29 May 2015. Retrieved 21 June 2015.
- ^ "Wike reinstates sacked lecturers, appoints Chief Judge". Vanguard. 29 May 2015. Retrieved 21 June 2015.
- ^ "Vandalism of Rivers State Government House: Wike says it may take three months for him to operate from the facility". ScanNews Nigeria. 31 May 2015. Retrieved 21 June 2015.
- ^ Nengia, Kevin (1 June 2015). "Wike Swears-In Rivers Acting CJ …Proclaims 8th Assembly, Today …Promises Cabinet Of Rivers' Best". The Tide. Retrieved 21 June 2015.
- ^ "Wike Declares Financial Autonomy for Rivers Judiciary". Thisday. 2 June 2015. Retrieved 21 June 2015.
- ^ Nengia, Kevin (3 June 2015). "Wike Demands Financial Record From Perm Secs …Orders Banks Not To Grant Loans To LGCs, MDAs". The Tide. Retrieved 21 June 2015.
- ^ Godwin, Ann (5 June 2015). "Rivers House confirms four commissioners, others". The Guardian. Port Harcourt. Retrieved 26 June 2015.
- ^ a b Onukwugha, Anayo (15 June 2015). "Wike's Many Challenges". Leadership. Retrieved 21 June 2015.
- ^ Naku, Dennis (13 June 2015). "WIke swears in Rivers SSG, 4 Commissioners, others". National Mirror. Retrieved 26 June 2015.
- ^ "Wike Dissolves Boards, Parastatals". Leadership. 15 June 2015. Retrieved 21 June 2015.
- ^ Onukwugha, Anayo (17 June 2015). "Wike Sacks 344 Staff Of State Polytechnic". Leadership. Retrieved 21 June 2015.
- ^ Ebiri, Kelvin (20 June 2015). "Wike Sets Up Commission To Probe Amaechi's Sales Of Rivers State's Assets". The Guardian. Port Harcourt. Retrieved 21 June 2015.
- ^ Azuatalam, Clarice (20 June 2015). "I' m a local champion, says Wike". The Nation. Retrieved 21 June 2015.
- ^ "Wike sacks Radio GM". Vanguard. 21 June 2015. Retrieved 22 June 2015.
- ^ Chinwo, Ernest (22 June 2015). "Wike to Pay Civil Servants Salary Arrears". Thisday Live. Port Harcourt. Retrieved 22 June 2015.
- ^ "Amaechi Denies Wike's Allegations on Financial Position of Rivers State". Thisday Live. 24 June 2015. Retrieved 24 June 2015.
- ^ Chukwudi, Akasike (25 June 2015). "Wike restores Omehia's rights as ex-gov". The Punch. Retrieved 25 June 2015.
- ^ Chinwo, Ernest (26 June 2015). "Wike Inaugurates South African Visa Application Centre in Port Harcorrt". ThisDay. Retrieved 26 June 2015.