Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to completing the 62.650km Port Harcourt Ring Road project, despite setbacks that have slowed its progress.
The governor gave the assurance during an on-site inspection tour of the project on Monday.
Addressing journalists, stated that his visit was to verify the level of compliance and commitment shown by the construction firm, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc.
Governor Fubara stated that discussions with the contractor, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, had been ongoing to ensure that work resumes at full capacity after a period of financial challenges that affected the project’s continuity.
Fubara noted that the contractor had already moved back to the site and expressed optimism about the project’s completion.
According to him, “You are aware that this project was, I won’t say abandoned, but somehow, for lack of funds, the contractor withdrew from the site.
”We have been discussing with them, and they gave me their word that although we have not finished all the discussions, they have already moved back to site, and I’m here to confirm that, ” he said.
The governor further described the Port Harcourt Ring Road project as one of the most significant infrastructure undertakings in the state’s history.
He also noted that its completion would not only ease traffic congestion in the capital city but also stimulate economic activities across multiple local government areas.
Governor Fubara reiterated his administration’s resolve to continue prioritising infrastructure development as a foundation for economic growth and social progress.
He promised the people of Rivers State that the project would be completed, emphasising that delivering on commitments was a responsibility that his administration takes seriously.
“I want to make this promise to our good people of Rivers State. This project that we started, by the special grace of God, we are going to complete it.
”We owe our people a responsibility to deliver on our commitments, and this project will not be an exception,” he added.
