Nyesom Wike, the governor of Rivers state has renamed the State Polytechnic, in Bori, after late author and environmental rights activist from Ogoniland, Ken Saro-Wiwa.
Wike explained that the institution will now be called Ken Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic.
The governor said this was done in honour of the late activist’s achievements and legacies.
He disclosed this in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Thursday, where it was stated that Saro-Wiwa fought selflessly for the good of the society and humanity.
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.”
Kudos to Gov. Wike for your uncommon magnanimity.