Governor
Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has listed his arch-rival, Minister of Transport,
Rotimi Amaechi, among several persons to be honoured by the state.
Prospective honourees will be honoured for their individual contributions to the development of Rivers State.
A list of honourees prepared by the Jubilee
Anniversary Committee set up by Mr. Wike had Mr. Amaechi’s name at number 18
amongst 29 people to be awarded Grand Service Star of Rivers State.
Former Nigerian leaders Goodluck Jonathan and
Yakubu Gowon are also on the list, alongside late activist, Ken Saro-Wiwa, who
would be honoured posthumously.
Mr. Amaechi served as governor of Rivers State
from 2007 to 2015. Mr. Wike succeeded him.
The awards ceremony is slated to hold on May 27
in Port Harcourt, the state capital, according to the program pamphlet.
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