Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, will commission 11 major infrastructure projects across the state between August 17 and August 28 as part of efforts to deepen development and improve public service delivery.
The projects, which span several local government areas, include roads, bridges, healthcare facilities, educational institutions and other critical infrastructure aimed at stimulating economic growth and improving the living standards of residents.
Secretary to the Rivers State Government (SSG), Dr. Dagogo Wokoma, announced the programme during a media briefing in Port Harcourt on Friday, describing the projects as a reflection of the administration’s commitment to equitable and grassroots-oriented development.
According to the schedule, the commissioning exercise will begin on August 17 with the Buguma-Degema-Abonnema Road, a key transport corridor linking communities in Asari-Toru, Degema and Akuku-Toru Local Government Areas.
On August 18, Governor Fubara will inaugurate the Egwi-Afara-Mba Road in Etche Local Government Area, followed by the commissioning of the Capt. Elechi Amadi Polytechnic Entrepreneurship Centre and Engineering Faculty Building in Rumuola, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, on August 19.
The Elele-Egbeda-Omoku Dual Carriageway, which cuts across Ikwerre, Emohua and Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Areas, will be inaugurated on August 20, while the New Zonal Hospital, Omoku, is scheduled for commissioning on August 21.
After a two-day break, the exercise will resume on August 24 with the inauguration of the Omademe Internal Roads in Ikwerre Local Government Area. The Governor will also commission the New Air Force Base Runway in Port Harcourt on August 25 and the Agba-Ndele Road and Bridge in Emohua Local Government Area on August 26.
The New Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital and the New General Hospital, both located in Rumuigbo, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, will be inaugurated on August 27, while the programme will conclude on August 28 with the commissioning of the Bonny National Grammar School in Bonny Local Government Area.
Wokoma said the projects demonstrate Governor Fubara’s resolve to ensure that government investments deliver tangible benefits to the people, adding that the administration remains committed to driving sustainable development across the state’s 23 local government areas.
He commended government officials, contractors, host communities and other stakeholders for their contributions to the successful execution of the projects and urged residents to participate in the commissioning ceremonies while continuing to support the administration’s development agenda.
