N78bn Refund: Wike Thanks Buhari, Invites Him for StateVisit

River State Governor, Mr. Nyesom Wike, has appreciated President Muhammadu Buhari for approving the N78.9 billion as reimbursement for the amount spent on executing some federal road projects in the state

Wike also used the opportunity to invite the president for a state visit.

The federal government had approved the disbursement N78.9 billion as reimbursement for the amount spent on executing some federal road projects in the state, including Port Harcourt-Owerri road.

The approval for the refund was granted at the virtual Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by Buhari on June 3.

In a advertorial in some national newspapers, Wike thanked the president for approving the refund, saying the gesture has shown Buhari’s love for the people of the state and as a president for all.

The governor said his administration is willing to work with the federal government to develop the state.

“I wish to on behalf of the government and people of Rivers State appreciate and most sincerely thank you for graciously approving the refund of the sum of N78.9 billion to Rivers State Government, as cost of the execution of federal government road projects in Rivers State,” Wike said.

“Let me also through you thank the Vice President, His Excellency Professor Yemi Osinbajo as well as other members of the Federal Executive Council for the support they provided for our request.

“Mr. President has by this remarkable and heart-warming gesture shown not only your love for the government and people of Rivers State, but also demonstrated expressly that you are indeed a president of every state of the federation and Nigerians.

“I assure you that Rivers State Government is willing and ever ready to cooperate and partner the federal government to advance the development aspirations of Rivers State in particular, and our nation