Bayelsa PDP Celebrates FCT Minister, Chief Nyesom Wike, on Honorary Doctorate Award

Yenagoa, Nigeria — The Bayelsa State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has congratulated the Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and former Governor of Rivers State, His Excellency, Chief Barr. Dr. Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, CON, GSSRS, on the conferment of an honorary Doctorate Degree by the University of Port Harcourt.


In a statement issued on behalf of the party, the Acting State Chairman of Bayelsa PDP, Hon. Barr. George Turnah, MON, described the honour as “a well-deserved attestation to your outstanding contributions to public service, nation-building, and infrastructural transformation, particularly in Rivers State and now the Federal Capital Territory.”


Turnah, a respected legal practitioner and political figure, noted that Wike’s enduring legacy of purposeful leadership, courage, and vision “continues to resonate across Nigeria and serves as an enduring inspiration to many within and beyond our party.”


The Bayelsa PDP further described Chief Wike as “a distinguished son of the Niger Delta and a towering pillar of the PDP whose political courage and commitment remain a source of strength and direction for our party nationwide.”


“As you receive this academic honour,” the statement continued, “we are reminded that excellence always attracts recognition. You are, indeed, a goldfish with no hiding place; emblematic of impact, influence, and integrity.”


According to the statement signed by Kelvin Loveday-Egbo, Media Assistant to the Acting State Chairman, PDP Bayelsa State, the party prayed for continued wisdom, strength, and grace for Chief Wike as he continues to serve the nation at higher levels.

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