The Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, has renamed
the State Polytechnic, Bori after the late author and
environmental rights activist from Ogoniland, Ken Saro-Wiwa.
Wike explained that the renaming of the institution located in
Bori, Khana Local Government Area of the state Ken Saro-
Wiwa Polytechnic was in honour of the late activist’s
achievements and legacies.
The governor, who disclosed this in a statement issued in Port
Harcourt on Thursday, said Saro-Wiwa fought selflessly for
the good of the society and humanity.
He explained that the former Ogoni leader and his
achievements should not be consigned to the dustbin of
history, saying Saro-Wiwa was known and revered beyond the
shores of Nigeria.
“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,”
Wike said in the statement signed by his Special Adviser on
Media and Publicity, Sir. Opunabo Inko-Tariah.
Wike also recalled the achievements of the late activist,
especially as the sole administrator of Bonny and the first
Commissioner for Education in Rivers State.
He said Saro-Wiwa played a major role in the Niger Delta
struggle that eventually consumed him, describing him as an
everlasting monument.
