Rivers State Deputy Governor Dr. Mrs. Ipalibo Harry Banigo has expressed gratitude to the Port Harcourt Committee of the United States of America Association of Kansas City for commending Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike and his Deputy, Dr. Mrs. Ipalibo Harry Banigo’s foresight and timely actions of providing essential support to the Rivers People in this turbulent period of Covid -19.
In a statement from the Government House in Port Harcourt on Thursday, 23rd April 2020, Dr. Banigo said she is humbled by the international recognition given to the Governor’s efforts to protect the interest of the Rivers People at all times, noting that his commitment to better the lot of the Rivers People is not negotiable.
The Kansas- Chairman and Director, Professional and Technical Services, Abio Sokari had earlier informed the Deputy Governor that his organization which was established in 1993 would continue to work and support the socio-economic endeavours of the State Government through international and bilateral exchange Programmes of Education, Technology, Professional & Technical Services, Trade & Investments, Municipal Government & Leadership Development, Culture & Tourism, Women Development and Youth Ambassadors Forum.
He expressed delight with the recent appointment of Dr. Banigo as Chairman of the Ease of Doing Business Council by Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, noting that the Kansas City-Port Harcourt Sister Cities Directors of the various Exchange Programmes would collaborate with the Ease of Doing Business Council to achieve results.
