Rivers State government has promised to sustain its empowerment programmes.
Chief of Staff to the governor Chukwuemeka Woke said the Nyesom Wike administration would enhance key empowerment programmes.
He spoke during a luncheon for Ikwerre elders and chiefs yesterday.
Woke said: “The governor is the governor of Rivers State and he will reach out to all ethnic groups. So far, the governor has done exceptionally well.
“In the next two years, more empowerment programmes will come on stream. This administration is focused on reaching out to the people”.
According to him, before the end of the first term, more people will be reached through various empowerment packages by the Wike administration.
He urged Ikwerrethem to sustain their support for Wike, promising them the governor will continue to work for the people.
Chairman of the Ikwerre Elders and Chiefs, Prince Paul Wonodi said Ikwerre leaders must create the right environment for Wike to deliver projects .
He urged Ikwerre leaders to work for peace in their communities, so that the governor can work without distraction.
Wonodi said: “We must work for peace in Ikwerre communities. This is not a partisan affair. We will support this administration to succeed.
“We must make sure there is peace in Ikwerre land. We need peace to ensure the governor develops our communities “.