Rivers State governor, Mr Nyesom Wike, has assured Rivers  women  that his administration will  continue to be women-friendly  as it strives to develop the state.

He said that women will always feature  prominently  in the creation  of a new Rivers State.

Nyesom Wike

In a message  to  Rivers women to mark this year’s   International Women’s Day, Governor Wike  noted that women are strategically placed in his administration  to help in translating the tenets of the New Rivers Development Blueprint into reality.

The governor  expressed satisfaction  with  the  contributions  of women to the growth of the state.

He felicitated with women  across the globe for their roles in the promotion of peace, development  and societal stability.

Wike added  that his administration  will always celebrate  women.