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Wike orders reopening of Caverton Helicopters’ office in Rivers
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, on Monday, reversed his eviction of Caverton Helicopters from the state following the resolution of the crisis caused by the arrest of two pilots and 10 passengers of the company over alleged violation of the state government’s Executive Order on COVID-19.
Authorities of Obio Akpor Local Government Area, host to Caverton Helicopters had sealed the company premises after it was declared a persona non grata by Wike.
The state Attorney-General and Commissioner of Justice, Prof. Zaccheus Adangor, who announced the truce, said the governor approved the reopening of the company premises after its management apologised to the state government for flouting its executive order.
The commissioner said: “We have unsealed the business premises of Caverton Helicopters. Rivers State governor gave the approval.
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“The Chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area was directed to unseal it. I have received a call from the company to confirm that their premises have been unsealed.
“We unsealed the premises on the basis of the apology tendered by the company and their commitment to be of good conduct.”
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