By Jimitota Onoyume

PORT HARCOURT—Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, yesterday, granted audience to 54 contestants for Miss University Africa Pageant , urging them to be good ambassadors  of  Rivers State.

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The governor played host to the contestants at   Government House, Port Harcourt, saying the state was safe.

He said: “We must express our gratitude to you for coming to Rivers State despite the negative propaganda unleashed on us by the APC Federal Government.

“As you return to your respective countries, we urge you to serve as ambassadors of Rivers State. Tell people about the beauty and peace of Rivers State. Tell them that the negative propaganda is   politically motivated.”

Move around and enjoy the beauty of Rivers State. Make sure that you anchor at Port Harcourt Pleasure Park. This is a tourist state, with a hospitable population. After now, you will desire to return to Rivers State.”