Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, would, today, be conferred with the “Global
Human Settlements Outstanding Contribution Award” by the Sustainable Cities and
Human Settlements Awards, SCAHSA.
Wike is
also expected to deliver an address on key developmental issues at the event
scheduled to take place at the United Nations Headquarters, New York City, in
the United States of America.
The event
is part of activities to celebrate the World Cities Day 2017, the 12th Global
Forum on Human Settlements and Sustainable Cities and Human Settlements Awards
Ceremony, GFHS XII. According
to the organisers, GFHS – XII is committed to “creating a global platform for
high-level dialogues, sharing advanced standards, technology and success
experience, enhancing capacity-building, fostering partnership and facilitating
effective actions.
The theme
of GFHS – XII is: “Effectively planning and managing urban spatial development
to implement 2030 agenda for sustainable development and new urban agenda.” The
organisers recognised Wike for his commitment and contribution to sustainable
cities in the state.
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