Governors to Nigerians: be hopeful about 2019

IMO State Governor and Chairman of Progressives Governors’ Forum Rochas Okorocha, Rivers State Governor Nyesom Ezenwo, Cross River State Governor Ben  Ayade,  Southeast Governors Forum Chairman and Ebonyi State Governor Chief David Umahi have called on Nigerians to be hopeful about 2019.

They spoke yesterday in their different new year’s messages.

Okorocha: 2019 ‘ll favour Nigeria

Okorocha, in his message, assured that the new year would “favour the nation and its people more than 2018”.

The governor noted that “no nation grows with the citizenry being negative about the progress of such a nation”.

He, therefore, urged Nigerians to see light at the end of the tunnel with regard to 2019, especially the nation’s politics, economy, unity and development.

According to him, “the year 2018 which had just ended was not a bad year when properly scrutinised. Nigerians should be grateful to God for his goodness in 2018 and also pray that 2019 will be far better than 2018.”

Wike wishes Rivers’ people prosperous new year

Wike, in his message, wished Rivers people a prosperous 2019, urging them to use the New Year  to consolidate on the gains of the state’s rapid growth since 2015.

The governor thanked Rivers people for their support and cooperation, assuring that his administration  will sustain the delivery of projects in the new year.

He said though the outgoing year had several challenges, Rivers people should march into 2019 with renewed hope for greater accomplishments.

The governor said the numerous challenges in 2018 did not stop his administration  from recording outstanding achievements in the area of road construction, healthcare delivery, provision of educational facilities, empowerment of the people, administration of justice, economic development  and security of lives and property.

He said that 2018 would be remembered as a year when several key projects in Rivers State  were commissioned for over two months by eminent traditional rulers, national leaders and top political leaders  from the six geo-political zones of the country.

Wike noted  that 2019 will witness more projects execution and empowerment  of the people in line with the tenets of New Rivers Development Blueprint.

Look forward to better Cross River, Ayade tells residents

Ayade urged Cross Riverians to be hopeful of a better 2019 as the foundation his administration has laid in the last three years is progressively being crystalised through rapid industrialisation.

Ayade, in his New Year message signed by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Christian Ita, said the herald of a New Year, which comes with new vistas, new aspirations and a revitalised hope, offered Cross Riverians the chance to look forward to a better Cross River in 2019.

According to Ayade: “Seeing out a year gone by and ushering in a new one is always a moving experience. If we take stock of the year gone by, we have every reason to be happy as our expectations are being fulfilled and our efforts at building a virile, stable and sustainable Cross River is crystalising.”

Soliciting a hand of fellowship to actualise the dreams envisioned by his administration, the governor said: “Today, I thank you for standing by us so far and for the great support we have received from you. I also urge you to stretch your hands along with me that together, we may force a dawn of greatness on Cross River State.”

Avoid extreme politics, says Umahi

Umahi called on Nigerians to be more positive about Nigeria and avoid extreme politics as the country gets ready for the 2019 general elections.

The governor, in his new year message by his Chief Press Secretary, Emmanuel Uzor, acknowledged that the country went through turbulent times in the year 2018, resulting in almost a near doubt about Nigeria.

He called for a renewed belief in the country.

Umahi maintained that even as Nigerians approach the polls to elect their leaders in the new year, one thing should be paramount to approach every election with every sense of brotherliness.

Elections, he said, are not wars, calling for abolition of extreme politics among every political parties participating in the election.