surveillance jobs to cultists.
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike made this known during a
Courtesy Visit by the Ambassador of France to Nigeria, Mr Jerome
Pasquier at the Government House Port Harcourt on Wednesday.
Governor Wike said that before such surveillance jobs are awarded, the
companies should inform the State Government for proper scrutiny of the
beneficiaries.
“Companies encourage cultists by giving them surveillance jobs. We must
know those doing these surveillance jobs.
“When you empower them, they have more money to acquire arms. Any
company that gives surveillance jobs to cultists will be sanctioned”.
He appealed to the French Ambassador to prevail on the authorities
not to politicise the security of the country.
Governor Wike called on the French Embassy to take steps to ensure
that Air France returns to Port Harcourt. He said the state government
is prepared to support the airline through relevant policies.
He urged the management of Air France to reconsider their action and
return to Port Harcourt.
The Governor said that his Administration will continue to work towards
enhancing a fruitful relationship with the French Government.
Ambassador of France to Nigeria, Mr Jerome Pasquier noted that there is
a major French Presence in Rivers State through the operations of Total
and other professionals. He said that the embassy will continue to
work towards greater French Presence in the State.
He said that the Embassy is working to persuade more French investors
to come to Nigeria, especially Rivers State.