By Paul Williams
Rivers State governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, is set to begin commissioning a tranche of “people‑oriented” projects meant to transform grassroots living standards and position the oil‑rich state for economic growth.
Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Dagogo Wokoma, said on Friday at Government House that the commissioning will run from August 17 to August 28 and will cover projects across several local government areas.
Head of the Information and Public Relations Unit, Juliana Masi, said in a release that the list of projects includes roads, bridges, healthcare facilities, educational infrastructure and other public amenities.
Wokoma stressed that the projects are tangible evidence of Fubara’s commitment to transforming communities and addressing the developmental needs of residents across the state.
He said the commissioning will commence on August 17 with the Buguma–Degema–Abonnema Road, which links communities in Asari‑Toru, Degema and Akuku‑Toru local government areas.
The Egwi–Afara–Mba Road in Etche Local Government Area will be commissioned on August 18, followed by the Capt. Elechi Poly Entrepreneurship Centre/Engineering Faculty Building on August 19.
On August 20, the governor will commission the Elele–Egbeda–Omoku dual carriageway in Ikwerre, Emohua and ONELGA local government areas, while the new Omoku Zonal Hospital in Omoku (ONELGA) will be commissioned on August 21.
The commissioning will resume on August 24 with the Omademe internal roads in Ikwerre LGA. Attention will shift to Port Harcourt LGA on August 25 for the commissioning of the new Air Force Base runway.
Wokoma said attention will be drawn to Emohua LGA for the commissioning of the Agba Ndele Road and bridge, while two major health facilities — the Neuropsychiatric Hospital and the new General Hospital, Rumuigbo, both in Obio/Akpor — are scheduled for commissioning on August 27.
The 10‑day programme will end on August 28 with the commissioning of Bonny National Grammar School in Bonny Local Government Area.
Wokoma said the projects reflect the administration’s determination to ensure that government policies and programmes positively affect citizens.
“These projects scheduled for commissioning are tangible evidence of His Excellency’s unwavering dedication to transform our communities and address the developmental needs of our people,” he said.
He added that the projects underscore the administration’s commitment to ensuring that governance produces “meaningful and measurable benefits for every citizen across the 23 local government areas of the state.”
Wokoma also acknowledged the contributions of government officials, contractors, host communities and other stakeholders to the completion of the projects, and he urged Rivers people to participate in the commissioning activities and continue to support the administration in its pursuit of peace and development.
“We invite all Rivers people to join in celebrating these milestones and to continue supporting the administration of Governor Siminalayi Fubara as it advances peace, development, progress and prosperity,” the SSG said.
