Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike stated that his administration will work towards the accreditation of all the academic programmes of the Kenule Beeson Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic, Bori.
He also stated that the state government will start with the upgrade of the school's workshops and laboratories, promising to transform the Polytechnic to a world-class status
Addressing thousands of the Students of the Kenule Beeson Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic, Bori on Wednesday at the school's auditorium, Governor Wike stated that upon the improvement of the state's internally generated revenue, his administration will establish a polytechnic in each senatorial district to create more access to quality education.
He also said that his administration will complete the rehabilitation of the Birabi Memorial Grammar School, Bori and dualise the Sakpwenwa-Bori road for the good of the Ogoni ethnic nationality.
The governor explained that the establishment of the Port Harcourt Polytechnic was not an attempt to kill the Kenule Beeson Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic as being peddled by political opponents. He said he is interested in the development of Ogoni and other parts of the Rivers State.
In his remarks, Chairman of the Governing Council of the Kenule Beeson Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic, Chief Adokiye Amaesimaka commended the governor for his investments in the development of the institution.
Also speaking, President of the Students Union Government of the institution, Comrade Peter Dunobari commended the governor for setting up a credible governing council and management that have improved basic amenities in the state institution.
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