Fubara Assures On Prudent Management Of Rivers’ Resources

From Ekaete Ikubor
PORT HARCOURT
Gov SiminalayiFubara of Rivers State has vowed to ensure prudent management of the state’s resources during his administration.
Fubara made the pledge, while declaring the commencement of construction of N80.3 billion 33.5-kilometre Elele-Egbeda-Omoku Road dual carriageway and bridge project in Egbeda, Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers.
The governor assured the people that his government was dedicated to serving their interests and emphasised that no distraction would deter it from serving that objective.
  “I assure you that every Kobo will be accounted for in Rivers State.We are people that are transparent; that are ready to serve in line with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda,” he said.
Fubara explained that the Elele-Egbeda-Omoku Road and bridge project would be financed from the state’s Internal Generated Revenue (IGR), noting that 50 per cent of the project cost has already been paid and assured that it would be completed within 24 months.
The governor said the contractor, Craneburg Construction Company, had affirmed to completing the project within the specified timeframe outlined in the contract agreement.
  “We are constructing this road out of our genuine commitment to serve the people, not because we have any economic interest here,” he said.
A former member, House of Representatives, John Mbata, who flagged off the road, praised the potential economic impact of the road when completed.
Mbata applauded Fubara’s peaceful approach and leadership style of inclusiveness and consultation with all stakeholders in the state.
“We have moved away from the time when the governor of the state is seen as a god and demands worship. We are now having a governor that has become a symbol and a rallying point for the people”, he said.