The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to delivering social services and infrastructure projects despite efforts to deprive the state of funds.
Speaking on Wednesday at the inauguration of the reconstructed 11.8-kilometre Okehi-Umuola-Eberi Link Road along the Okehi-Omuma Road in Etche Local Government Area, Fubara highlighted his administration’s resilience in overcoming challenges to improve the state.
The Governor announced that 14 days in December 2024 had been designated to showcase key projects completed under his administration, underscoring the transformative impact these initiatives have on the socio-economic well-being of benefiting communities.
“Our goal remains to make the people happy under the ‘Rivers First’ mantra,” Fubara stated, emphasising his focus on delivering projects without political interference.
He continued: “Today, we are showcasing what we’ve achieved in those months when people questioned what we were doing and where the funds were. I am proud to say that this administration has not borrowed to execute projects. The only borrowing we undertook was for the Ring Road project, and that was transparent.
“Check with the Debt Management Office; we have not requested any other loans. We are judiciously applying the little we receive.”
Acknowledging the political and economic challenges faced by his administration, Fubara noted the importance of maintaining peace and security while ensuring essential services are delivered.
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