Gov Wike gives a nod to dissolution of Rivers taskforce

Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has approved the dissolution of the State Taskforce on Illegal Street Trading and Motor Parks with immediate effect.

Consequently, the Special Assistant to the Governor in charge of the Task Force, Mr. Bright Amaewhule has been relieved of his appointment.

This was contained in a statement signed by the state Commissioner for Information and Communications, Paulinus Nsirim on Tuesday.

According to the statement, Members of the Taskforce are hereby directed to return the operational vehicles and Identity Cards of the body to the Office of the Secretary to State Government not later than 4p.m tomorrow, Wednesday, August 12, 2020.

They will be paid their salaries as they return the vehicles and Identity Cards.

Government will reconstitute the Taskforce after proper orientation and training .