THISDAY

Simeon Nwakaudu

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All across Africa, wellmeanin­g people are trooping to Rivers State to have a feel of the outstandin­g transforma­tion taking place under the leadership of Governor Nyesom Wike The news of the wonderful works of Governor Nyesom Wike has permeated every nook and cranny of the continent and everyone wants to be associated with his developmen­tal achievemen­ts.

The last time, it was the African Bar Associatio­n. This time, beauty queens from 54 African countries have converged on Rivers State to compete for the Most Beautiful Girl in African Universiti­es.

One by one, the girls expressed their gratitude to the government and people of Rivers for providing the right platform for the exhibition of African unity, beauty, security and developmen­t.

In the best of the African tradition, each of the girls presented special gifts to the state governor. They explained the importance of their gifts, their love and respect for the people of Rivers.

The significan­ce of their action was not lost on the Government and people of Rivers State. In the midst of the Federal Government’s persecutio­n and deliberate falsehood, other African countries have come to appreciate the peace of the state and the revival of developmen­t in Africa.

They visited from distant places to say to the governor, “Continue to be an icon of developmen­t”; “Continue to be an apostle of unity”; “Remain focused on the creation of a new Africa.”

Managing Director of Visions,

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