Wike set to construct 12, 13 flyovers in Obio-Akpor


Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has revealed plans to construct 12th and 13th flyovers in Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of the state.

The new flyovers will be constructed at Rumuokwuta/Ikwerre Road junction.

Wike who visited the sites on Sunday said “Today I was out for an on the spot assessment as we prepare to construct our 12th and 13th flyover at Rumuokwuta/Ikwerre road Junction and Location/Ada George Junction.

“Presently we have 6 completed flyovers and 3 more nearing completion. Tomorrow, the Executive Governor of Bauchi State, H.E Bala Mohammed will flag-off construction for the 10th flyover at Tank Junction, this project has a 10 month completion schedule.

“The 6th completed flyover will be commisioned on Tuesday while the 7th, 8th and 9th will be finished by the first week of April.

“We will continue to work for the betterment of Rivers State till our last day in office as our resolve do deliver the dividends of democracy to our people is absolute”.