Nyesom Wike was elected the fourth governor of Rivers State in the Fourth Republic in April 2015 under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and was re-elected for a second term in 2019.
In his inaugural speech on 29 May 2015, Mr Wike made several promises to the people of the state. The former minister of state for education pledged to ensure poverty reduction in the oil-rich state through job creation and expanding business opportunities in the state.
“On healthcare delivery, we are determined to ensure that our people have access to affordable and quality healthcare. To achieve this objective, we will adequately rehabilitate, equip and staff all existing general hospitals and health centres across the state,” Mr Wike said.
