By Jimitota Onoyume

GOVERNOR Nyesom  Wike of Rivers State has said he would not be misled by issues of a vice presidential ticket to be reckless with resources of the state.

The governor spoke yesterday in Port Harcourt while commissioning the faculty buildings of Environment Studies and the Management Science of Rivers State University, assuring that he would continue to give education its desired attention.

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wik

“Nobody will use the position of Vice President to deceive me into wasting the funds of Rivers State. Our funds will be used to develop Rivers State, “ he said.

He said the College of Medical Sciences building in the university started by his administration would be ready by the first quarter of next year, adding that he would release N500 million for the completion of the project.

“I will release N500 million for the completion of the College of Medical Sciences building in the school. I promised to release N1 billion for further infrastructural development in the university. I have released N750 million. Now that I have seen the commitment of the school administration, I will immediately release the balance of N250 million,” he added.

Governor Wike also warned against cultism and examination malpractice in the school and enjoined the management to promote healthy academic culture among students.