We Are Not Tired Working For Rivers People - Wike

...As Gov Fintiri commissions three roads in Rivers


Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, says he will begin to commission roads and other projects executed in the 23 Local Government Areas of the state from January 2021 to shame critics who have accused him of concentrating development in Port Harcourt alone.

Governor Wike gave that assurance during the commissioning of Emeyal, Elelenwo and General Diriyal Streets, all located in the New GRA Phase 2 in Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State by the Governor of Adamawa State, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, on Monday.


Governor Wike explained that the expansion and reconstruction of the three roads located in Eligbam and Rumuodalu communities, was part of the urban renewal programme of his administration.


According to him, properties in the areas have been improved and their value enhanced.


"Today, if you come here in the night you'll think it's one of the areas in advanced countries. So, we are very grateful that the communities gave us the support and gave the contractors the support without any inhibition. This job was done and met the specifications with drainage all through."


"Let me warn some of you who have abandoned where there is market and those who say you're Bureau-De- Change people,  nobody must trade along these roads.”


The governor also stated that projects have been lined up for inauguration from the beginning of 2021 as a proof that his administration is not tired of working for the state and fulfilling every promise made.


Governor Wike said the Opobo -Andoni Unity road is now ready for commissioning in January 2021, and this will enable the people to drive directly to the Island 150 years after it was founded.


“I hear they are going to celebrate their 150 years as Opobo nation. They have never seen roads in their life. But today, by the grace of God, they are going by road. And by January, we are going there to commission the road leading to Opobo directly, no more going by water."




Speaking further, Governor Wike said the street light on the 16km Sakpenwaa--Bori road was switched on Sunday night and everywhere went agog because the people are happy about what they saw. According to him, the road has been stretched further by another 20km to Kono Town.


Governor Wike also said his administration has constructed a ring road for the people of Akuku-Toru Local Government Area. He enjoined critics of his administration to visit local governments in the state and to ascertain whether there are projects or not.



Inaugurating the three roads, the Governor of Adamawa, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, noted that Governor Wike has committed himself to advancing the quality of life of his people with his landmark projects and making a difference that is unprecedented and hardly to be equalled.


He also acknowledged Governor Wike as an irrepressible democrat who has continued to demonstrate uncommon vision and rare courage in working for the Rivers people as well as advancing the unity of Nigeria.


"It is really a rare privilege to commission landmark projects in Port Harcourt,  the heart beat of the South-South. I am here on the basis that Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, the irrepressible democrat who has demonstrated an uncommon vision and rare courage in working for the Rivers people and advancing the unity of our country."





"Nowhere has Governor Wike demonstrated this than in the constant and consistent liaison with his fellow colleague governors, such as my humble self, in the North. Let me assure the government and good people of Rivers State that the difference that Wike is making in Rivers State is unprecedented and can hardly be equalled".




Rivers State Commissioner for Works, Hon. Elloka Tasie-Amadi, said the roads have been reconstructed under the Rivers State Government Urban Renewal Programme.


"All the roads have street lights, marked for better traffic management. Elelenwo Streets used to be 7.8 metres wide but now it is 12 meters wide. Emeyal Street was 8 meters wide, single lane but it is now 14.6 meters wide, dual carriage. General Diriyal Street was 5.8 metres wide but now 7.3 metres wide. These improvements and expansion have been necessitated by increased vehicle count."












Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Education Remains a Top Priority of Our Policy Thrust: Gov. Fubara

Image
The Rivers State Government says it will continue to place education as one of the top most priorities of its policy thrust. Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara stated this during the 34th Convocation Ceremony of the University of Port Harcourt on Saturday 24th February, 2024. The Governor who spoke through his Deputy, Professor Ngozi Nma Odu, said although the University of Port Harcourt is a Federal University the State Government would continue to support and collaborate with it to place it in a path that  would be the envy of other institutions. “We shall support you because whenever we add value to this institution, you add double value to whatever we have placed before you and we shall continue to ensure that you are given a place of high distinction and excellence”, the Governor stressed. Governor Fubara disclosed that his administration was desirous to create the enabling environment to ensure Rivers State remains a preferred destination to achieve quality education in the count...
Read more

Governor Mutfwang Crowns New Ngolong Ngas, HRH Nde Jika Golit

Image
The Executive Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has performed the coronation of the New Ngolong Ngas, Nde Jika Golit. The ceremony is coming nine years after the demise of the late Ngolong Ngas, Nde Joshua Dimlong. Governor Mutfwang, who performed the presentation of staff of office and certificate to the New Ngolong Ngas at the Pankshin Township Stadium, praised the Ngas Nation for a rancor-free selection process of the new Ngolong Ngas. He warned mischief makers against needless court actions that are capable of delaying or frustrating the selection and installation of traditional rulers in the state. He also implored citizens to alway accept the will of God in all circumstances. "I congratulate the Ngolong Ngas, Nde Jika Golit, on his ascension to the throne of his ancestors. His selection by the kingmakers, through a peaceful and rancor-free atmosphere, is worthy of emulation by other ethnic groups in the state." the Governor stated. "Let me s...
Read more

COMMUNIQUE ISSUED BY THE PDP GOVERNORS’ FORUM AT THE END OF AN ENLARGED MEETING ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2024

Image
The PDP Governors’ Forum under the leadership of H.E. Governor Bala A. Mohammed, CON, held an enlarged meeting at the Bauchi State Governors’ Lodge, Tatari Ali House, Asokoro on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. Rising from the consultative meeting of the various organs of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, the Party resolved as follows: 1. The National Executive Committee, NEC, meeting originally slated for October 24, 2024, has been rescheduled to November 28, 2024. 2. The postponement is to ensure that the party goes into the forthcoming Ondo gubernatorial elections of November 16, 2024 with the unity and strength demanded to unseat the floundering All Progressive Congress, APC government in the state. 3. Reiterating the need for unity in the face of efforts by detractors to divide the party, the meeting called on all members to shun divisive utterances that could undermine ongoing efforts at strengthening the party to effectively play its role as the country’s main opposition, preparatory...
Read more