Governor Wike disclosed this today when the Management Team of Mobil
Producing Nigeria Unlimited paid him a courtesy visit at Government
House, Port Harcourt.
He stated that it is for this reason that the state government has
insisted that oil workers coming into the state must be tested to
confirm their coronavirus status.
The State Chief Executive noted that oil remains the main stay of the
economy and that government actions are not targeted at anybody or
organisation.
He recalled that recently the Nigeria Airforce Base, Port Harcourt also
quarantined fourteen oil workers out which three tested positive.
“Its not in anybody’s interest to deny people to carry out their
official duties. Oil is the main stay of the economy of Nigeria and
without it we that is in this part of the country will find it difficult
to function.
“My concern is that companies should always notify government of workers
they are bringing into the state, so that our health officials can
monitor them.
“So all that we are saying is that we should work together. But people
bring in politics that Rivers State is difficult, they don’t want any
oil exploration, that is because people want to play politics.
“People say we don’t want foodstuff and livestock to come into the
State. That is not correct. What we are saying is that human beings
should not be hidden with these items, ” he stated.
The Governor lauded Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited for the support to
the state government in its fight against COVID 19, pointing out that he
will always ensure that the lives of Rivers people are protected.
Earlier, the Executive Director of Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited,
Mr. Udobong Ntia commended the State Governor for measures put in place
to contain the spread of COVID 19 in the state, particularly the
increase in testing.
He noted measures also put in place by the company to fight the virus
and donated RNA COVID 19 Testing Kits and hospital beds to the state
government.
Mr. Ntia assured the State Governor of the company’s commitment to
support his effort in providing safety and good health to the people of
the state.
