Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has vowed to prioritize the economic development of the State with a view to making it the greatest economy in Nigeria.

He listed infrastructural development, revenue generation, economic diversification, job creation, and food security, amongst others as the key focus of his administration in the next four years.

Wike stated these shortly after being sworn into office for a second term, alongside his deputy, Ipalibo Banigo, at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Elekahia, Port Harcourt, today.

The State Chief Judge, Adama Iyayi-Lamikanra administered the oath of allegiance to the federal republic of Nigeria and the oath of office of Governor and Deputy Governor to the duo.

In his inauguration speech, Wike stated that “our economy is great but it should be greater and made more beneficial to all. And so we will continue to grow our economy, expand our tax base, provide a friendly business environment and attract foreign and local investments to create more jobs and empower our people”.

“We will continue on the economic trajectory of fiscal discipline, prudence, prioritization of capital projects over recurrent and giving value for money spent in the delivery of services.”

He hinted on plans to structure the development of the State in more result-oriented, organized and strategic form.

“We will therefore adopt a holistic approach to development by partnering with relevant national and international agencies and expertise to initiate and implement a 25-years Marshall Plan for economic transformation and development to guide and accelerate the future development of our State”.

He said his administration will continue with the provision of quality road networks and bridges and prioritize the development of more social amenities, schools, health facilities, water and sanitation, electricity, land reclamation and preservation of natural resources.