Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic Will Not be Neglected -Governor Wike

TOUCHPH DESK

The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has committed to work towards the accreditation of all the academic programmes of the Kenule Beeson Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic, Bori and also begin work on upgrading the school’s workshops and laboratories. 

He said this while addressing students of the Kenule Beeson Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic, Bori on Wednesday at the school’s auditorium.

Governor Wike further stated that upon the improvement of the state’s internally generated revenue, his administration will establish a polytechnic in each senatorial district to create more access to quality education.

He also said that his administration will complete the rehabilitation of the Birabi Memorial Grammar School, Bori and dualise the Sakpwenwa-Bori road for the good of the Ogoni ethnic nationality.

In a statement released by Simeon Nwakaudu,  the Special Assistant to the Rivers State Governor on Electronic Media, the Governor explained that the establishment of the Port Harcourt Polytechnic was not an attempt to shut down the Kenule Beeson Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic as being peddled by political opponents.

Governor Wike  said: ” I make the solemn pledge to ensure the Kenule Beeson Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic facilities are improved for the school to carry out its core mandate. That is why I am here to inspect the school and thereafter improve her facilities. Having a polytechnic in another location will not remove the polytechnic here. We will extend the necessary grant to the Kenule Beeson Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic for the improvement of her facilities, especially workshops and laboratories”.

The Governor advised the students to shun crime and embrace peace and also assured that his administration will pay the bursaries of students after due verification.

Governor Wike further announced the confirmation of the appointment of the Acting Rector of the Polytechnic, Dr Oneniye -Ofori Georgewill and the President of the Students’ Union Government Comrade Peter Dunobari commended the Governor for setting up a credible governing council and management.

Culled from www.touchph.com