By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter
REAFFIRMING his readiness to face any inquiries regarding his tenure, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, has stressed that he meticulously documented his activities as a civil servant.
Speaking at the inauguration of the Egbeda internal roads project in Emohua Local Government Area, Fubara addressed criticisms related to his decision to investigate the previous administration led by Nyesom Wike.
Fubara, who served as the Accountant-General during Wike’s tenure, insisted that all his actions were approved and properly recorded.
He highlighted his administration’s commitment to impactful projects that improve the quality of life for residents and that the Egbeda Internal Roads Project, saying, they not only enhance infrastructure but also addresses long-standing flooding issues in the area.
The inauguration ceremony, held at Egbeda Community Secondary School, was attended by local dignitaries and community members.
Fubara expressed gratitude for the support from the people of Egbeda and the broader Emohua LGA. He pledged that his administration would continue to deliver the “dividends of democracy,” including essential services and infrastructure projects. “We owe you service to our people,” Fubara declared, emphasizing the importance of meeting the community’s needs efficiently and effectively.
He further assured the public that his administration’s accomplishments over the past four months were just the beginning, with many more projects to come. “If in four months, we can achieve this, imagine what we can do in one year or two years,” he stated, promising a transformative impact on Rivers State through sustained and cost-effective governance.
Responding to community requests, Fubara committed to extending the road from Egbeda to Omerelu and upgrading the local secondary school, albeit without boarding facilities due to security concerns.
He emphasized his openness to transparent governance, stating that all his actions were documented and approved, ready for scrutiny at any time.
His Delta State counterpart, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, who officiated the inauguration, praised Fubara’s dedication to infrastructure development and noted that the new roads would significantly enhance economic opportunities and connectivity for the people of Egbeda and Emohua.
Permanent Secretary of the Rivers State Ministry of Works, Engr. Atemea Briggs, detailed the project’s scope, which expanded from an initial 9.32 kilometers of road to 21.5 kilometers, with a corresponding increase in drainage infrastructure.
The project, initially awarded by the previous administration, was significantly augmented under Fubara’s leadership, with the total cost rising to N12 billion.
Senator John Azuta Mbata, Chairman of the Board of Directors for Monier Construction Company, which handled the project, lauded Fubara for his commitment to rural development and addressing flood issues.
The project’s completion was celebrated with prayers, traditional ceremonies, and the formal ribbon-cutting by Governor Oborevwori who also stated that the inauguration underscored Fubara’s dedication to delivering on his promises and maintaining transparency in governance, setting a positive precedent for future development initiatives in Rivers State.
