Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has stated that he will increase the number of his special assistants to 100,000.

This comes a few days after his appointment of 28,000 special assistants for political units. He had earlier appointed 14,000 special advisers for the political units and 319 ward liaison officers. The governor’s media aide had explained that the appointees will play a pivotal role in the administration.

While defending the move during a media parley on Friday, Wike said it was part of his government’s promise to alleviate poverty and empower the youth.

When asked if it is a burden on his administration, the Rivers leader remarked that such would not be the first time he had towed that line.

Governor Wike further declined to state how much this intended personnel would be paid.