Jubilation as the governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara visit the temporary abandoned 62.650km Port Harcourt Ring Road project and assures of its completion.
This was as the governor has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the completion of the project, despite the setbacks that have slowed its progress.
Governor Fubara who gave the assurance during an on-site inspection tour of the project on Monday, emphasised that the state government remains resolute in its determination to deliver the massive infrastructure for public use.
Addressing journalists at the Eneka Flyover axis of the project, the governor stated that his visit was to verify the level of compliance and commitment shown by the construction firm, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc.
Governor Fubara noted that discussions with the contractor had been ongoing to ensure that work resumes at full capacity after a period of financial challenges that affected the project’s continuity.
“You are aware that this project was, I won’t say abandoned, but somehow, for lack of funds, the contractor withdrew from the site.
We have been discussing with them, and they gave me their word that although we have not finished all the discussions, they have already moved back to site, and I’m here to confirm that.”
The Governor described the Ring Road project, which traverses six local government areas, as one of the most significant infrastructure undertakings in the state’s history
He noted that its completion would not only ease traffic congestion in the capital city but also stimulate economic activities across multiple local government areas.
Governor Fubara reiterated his administration’s resolve to continue prioritising infrastructure development as a foundation for economic growth and social progress.
“I want to make this promise to our good people of Rivers State,” the Governor declared. “This project that we started, by the special grace of God, we are going to complete it. We owe our people a responsibility to deliveron our commitments, and this project will not be an exception,” he added.
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