Governor Nyesome wike of Rivers State has renamed the Rivers State Polytechnic after late Ken Saro Wiwa the Environmental activist of Ogoniland.
he said renaming the institution is in honour of his achievement and legacies,adding that Saro wiwa fought selflessly for the Good of the society and humanity.
He said his works should not be left to fade into oblivion been respected and recognized beyond Nigeria borders.
“In honour of his monumental achievements and legacies, the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has renamed the Rivers State Polytechnic in Bori as Ken Ule Beeson Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic.
“The memories of avatars like the late Saro-Wiwa, who fought selflessly for the betterment of society and humanity should not be consigned to oblivion, more so, when such personalities are revered beyond the shores of the country,” Wike said in the statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Sir, Opunabo Inko-Tariah.
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