The Rivers State Government has assured residents that the period of emergency rule did not derail its development agenda, insisting that its commitment to delivering infrastructure and social services remained intact despite political disruptions.
This reassurance comes as the government announced a 10-day schedule of project commissioning and flag-offs across the state.
Speaking at a joint media briefing in Port Harcourt on Monday, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Benibo Anabraba, said the Siminalayi Fubara-led administration stayed focused throughout the political challenges and has now fully regained its stride in the initiation, execution, and completion of priority projects.
“Despite the resultant effect of the interregnum in democratic governance, this administration has taken off in earnest from where we stopped, especially in the initiation, execution, and completion of projects,” he said.
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Anabraba noted that the government’s ability to resume its programmes seamlessly was made possible because President Bola Tinubu ensured that the administration had the opportunity to return, stabilize, and complete its mandate.
He expressed deep appreciation to the President for what he described as a fatherly intervention that protected governance continuity in the state.
“With special appreciation to the President of Nigeria, His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, whose kindly and fatherly intervention ensured that we return to fulfill all our obligations to the people of Rivers State,” the SSG stated.
He added that the state government has outlined 10 major projects for commissioning and flag-off within the period, with additional projects to be scheduled for unveiling after the Christmas festivities.
According to him, the programme demonstrates the administration’s unwavering commitment to its social contract with the people of Rivers State.
“This activity will cut across about six Local Government Areas, including Ahoada East, Ahoada West, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni, Ikwerre, Emohua, Obio/Akpor, and Port Harcourt City Local Government Areas,” he said.
Source: Channels TV
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