Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has said that despite the crisis being engineered by the opposition, his administration would never lose focus in delivering on his three point agenda of providing quality health facilities, education and improved food production.
The Governor who stated this on Monday while embarking on inspection of ongoing projects assured that the Bori and Omoku Zonal Hospitals would be ready for public use by the end of 2024.
The Governor spoke to newsmen shortly after inspecting the level of work done at the site of reconstruction of the Zonal Hospital in OmokuTown, Ogba-Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area.
The Governor said: “I want you to know this afternoon of this reconfirmation of our commitment to Rivers people that, not minding the attacks, notwithstanding the boast by people who believe they don’t want this State to go forward, that they will be disappointed.
“That they want to make this State to be on fire so that we will be distracted from governance, we want to tell them that while we face the fire, our eyes are on the ball.
“We will ensure that this particular project is delivered on time, alongside that of Bori Zonal Hospital, by the special grace of God, before the end of this year.”
The Governor, who expressed satisfaction with the progress of work done, commended the contractor for adhering to agreed specifications of the project.
Governor Fubara said: “From what we have inspected this afternoon, it is a world-class standard of an intermediary health facility.
“We confirmed that the contractor is working according to specifications because we want this facility to have a mortuary, a laundry which are needed for a standard hospital, and accommodation for the health workers.
“You can see for yourself that you even saw a crane also working at the site of this project.”
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Governor Fubara further said: “We promise that this project, as part of what we promised our good people of Rivers State, that healthcare, education and agriculture are the prime things that we must, no matter the circumstances we find ourselves, deliver to our people.”
The Governor also made a stop over at the Ikiri Section of the 33.5 kilometers Elele-Egbeda-Omoku dualised road that also has a river crossing bridge linking Ikwerre- Emohua-Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni local government areas.
Governor Fubara said that the road project was flagged off in May as part of activities to celebrate his one year in office.
He stated: “This project cuts across three local governments – Ikwerre, Emohua and Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Areas. It is a 33.5 kilometer road with a river crossing bridge that will connect the three local government areas.
“We came here, as you are seeing. I think the contractor is doing a very good job, notwithstanding the flood situation that they are battling with. I strongly believe that it will be delivered as promised by the contractor.
“I need to say this so that you also understand the challenges that we are facing: This is the rainy season, and we are also having flood situation, but that notwithstanding, the contractor is doing a good job. You can see it yourself.”
Governor Fubara insisted that he would not renege on his promise to deliver only the best projects to Rivers people, and provision of standard social services.
