No More Task Force in Rivers, as Governor Wike Dissolves Team With Immediate Effect

The Rivers State Government has dissolved Taskforce on Illegal Street Trading and Motor Parks.

Governor Nyesom Wike in a Press Release through the Commissioner for Information and Communications Mr. Paulinus Nsirim said members of the team will be paid their August salary when they return their Identity cards and Operational vehicles to the office of the secretary to the state government.

The statement further revealed that the Special Assistant to the governor in charge of the team has also been relief of his appointment.

The statement below 👎

GOVERNMENT SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

His Excellency, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, Governor of Rivers State has approved the dissolution of the State Taskforce on Illegal Street Trading and Motor Parks with immediate effect.

Consequently, the Special Assistant to the Governor in charge of the Task Force, Mr. Bright Amaewhule has been relieved of his appointment.

Members of the Taskforce are hereby directed to return the operational vehicles and Identity Cards of the body to the Office of the Secretary to State Government not later than 4p.m tomorrow, Wednesday, August 12, 2020.

They will be paid their salaries as they return the vehicles and Identity Cards.

Government will reconstitute the Taskforce after proper orientation and training .

Paulinus Nsirim

Commissioner for Information and Communications

August 11, 2020

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