Toba Owojaiye reporting
Abuja, Nigeria
In the span of 8 months, Governor Siminalayi Fubara has spearheaded numerous infrastructural developments and initiatives aimed at enhancing the welfare and progress of Rivers State.
Truth Live News reports an itemized breakdown of his notable accomplishments:
⁃ Flagged-off Port Harcourt Dual Carriage Ring Road: Launching the 50.15km project, significant progress is evident across the six sections of the road.
⁃ Commencement of Elelenwo Internal Roads: Initiating infrastructural enhancements within Obio Akpor LGA.
⁃ Ongoing Omuakali-Eberi Road: Advancing road construction projects in Omuma LGA.
⁃ Progress on Aleto-Ebubu-Eteo Road: Continuing the development of the 10km road in Eleme LGA.
⁃ Advancement of Igbu-Ehuda Internal Roads: Improving internal road networks in Ahoada-East.
⁃ Development of Bori City Internal Roads: Enhancing road infrastructure within Khana Local Government.
⁃ Ongoing Emohua-Ogbakiri Road: Progressing with road construction projects in Emohua LGA.
⁃ Launch of 20,000 Low-Income Earners Housing Units: Addressing housing needs for vulnerable segments of the population.
⁃ Woji-Aleto-Alesa-Refinery Link Road: Construction of a 6.5km road with a 200 meters bridge.
⁃ Completion of Andoni Section of Ogoni-Andoni-Opobo Unity Road: Facilitating connectivity and accessibility.
⁃ Signing of N4 billion SME Scales Fund: Partnering with the Bank of Industry to support small and medium enterprises.
⁃ Promotion for Stagnated Civil Servants: Approving and implementing promotions for civil servants stagnated for 8 years, alongside financial entitlements.
⁃ Christmas Bonus for State Civil Servants: Allocating N100,000 Christmas bonus to over 40,000 civil servants.
⁃ Appointment of Permanent Secretaries: Appointing 16 permanent secretaries and providing official vehicles for effective service delivery.
⁃ Increase in Scholarships: Approving an increase in scholarships for Rivers indigenes at PAMO Medical University.
⁃ Grant to Rivers State University: Releasing N2 billion grant to Rivers State University Nkpolu Oroworukwo for 2023.
⁃ Rehabilitation of Roads in Port Harcourt Township: Enhancing urban infrastructure.
⁃ Free WAEC/SSCE Registration: Approving and implementing free registration for all Rivers children, alongside distributing textbooks and school materials.
⁃ Rehabilitation of Model Primary Healthcare Centers: Restoring and reopening healthcare facilities across Local Government Areas.
⁃ Sports Development: Supporting various sporting activities including funding Rivers Queens Handball Team and Rivers Hoopers Basketball Team, alongside sponsoring other sporting events in the state.
⁃ Construction of Additional Housing Units: Flagging-off construction of an additional 20,000 housing units for low-income earners.
⁃ Progress on Opobo Ring Road Project: Advancing infrastructure development in Opobo.
⁃ Re-awarding Omoku-Egbema Road: Reinitiating reconstruction works on Omoku-Egbema road to enhance connectivity and accessibility.
Netizens have praised Governor Fubara’s proactive approach to governance, his commitment to the development and welfare of Rivers State, as evidenced by these impactful initiatives and projects and called it the benefit of government run as a continuum.