The Governor of River State Nyesom Wike has renamed the
Rivers State Polytechnic after the late author and
environmental rights activist from Ogoniland, Ken Saro-
Wiwa.
The institution henceforth will be known as Saro Wiwa
Polytechnic.
According To the Governor this is to honour the legacies and
achievements of the late activist.
In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and
Publicity, Sir, Opunabo Inko-Tariah, the governor said
“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
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Let's see it after 2yrs..
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