Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state has accused the Federal government of politicizing the fight against the spread of coronavirus, describing the “selective support” to states as unfortunate.
Citing Lagos state as an example, Governor Wike said the commercial hub of the nation has received so much support from the Federal government but the same support has not been extended to Rivers state which he according to him, produces a greater percentage of the nation’s wealth as an oil producing state.
Speaking in a statewide broadcast on Sunday April 5, Governor Wike said
“It is quite unfortunate that the containment of coronavirus has been politicized by the Federal Government. While Lagos State received a grant of N10billion as a commercial hub, Rivers State as the nation’s oil and gas hub that produces a greater percentage of the nation’s wealth has not received any support from the Federal Government.
“One wonders why Federal Government should single out a state out…
Source: Linda Ikeji
