Wike announced the new figure yesterday while inaugurating the second batch of the first 100,000 Special Assistants from Rivers East Senatorial District at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Igwurita-Ali, Port Harcourt.
The governor explained that he has been inundated with requests from Rivers people who appealed to be considered for the appointment.
He explained that the task of the appointees include interfacing with the people to know what they are saying, their assessment of government projects and policies, whether positive or negative and transmit same as feedback to his office through the constituency and ward liaison officers.
