The Local Government Chairmen across Rivers State have been commended for their exceptional grassroots governance, notable infrastructural achievements and performance recorded since.assumption of office.
President of a prominent advocacy women group in Rivers State, the Royal Ladies Association of Port Harcourt, ROLAPH, Mrs Franca Dave- Ollawa, made the commendation in an exclusive interview with newsmen at Mirinwanyi- Asa, in Oyigbo Local Government Area.
Mrs Dave- Ollawa, praised the 23 LGAs Chairmen for implementing projects aimed at improving community life, strengthening local economies, and enhancing public services.
According to her, several Local Government Areas have recorded improvements in road rehabilitation, market expansion, health-care development, and community electrification, curbing flood menace in their various Local Government Areas, and regular payment of workers salaries, retirees’ entitlements, and fringe benefits, among other welfare packages.
She noted that such efforts reflect a clear commitment to public accountability, inclusive leadership, and development-focused governance.
While acknowledging the achievements, President of ROLAPH, however urged the Chairmen to intensity development initiatives, especially in areas, such as, youth empowerment, security collaboration, and rural infrastructure expansion.
Mrs Dave-Ollawa stressed that sustained investment in community- based programmes would ensure long-term growth and stability across the Rivers state.
She maintained that from the coastal communities of Bonny to the inland stretches of Ahoada, Rivers State’s Local Government Chairmen deserved uncommon praises for their repositioning grassroots development mantra for the betterment of the masses in their respective domains.
She emphasized that the group’s commendation reflects a broader trend of evolving governance, where local councils increasingly, take initiative, to implement tangible, people- centered projects.
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“In many Local Government Areas, newly rehabilitated roads are easing transportation difficulties, while solar streetlights, illuminate previously dark neighborhoods, improving safety and extending economic activity into late hours. Markets have been renovated to accommodate expanding commercial activity, and health-care centres are receiving essential upgrades”.
“But beyond the physical structures lies a more profound narrative renewed public trust” She stated. Meanwhile, residents in several communities say they are beginning to feel the presence of government more better now than when it was once elusive.
Mrs Dave-Ollawa, noted the importance of continuity, pointing out that the Association’s call for more developmental projects is not merely a demand but a roadmap for accelerating local prosperity.
“With rising youth unemployment and persistent infrastructure gaps, Local Government Areas have a central role to play in achieving lasting progress”, Mrs Franca Ollawa submitted.
