Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers, has promised to immediately rehabilitate the section of the State Secretariat Complex in Port Harcourt that was gutted by fire on Monday evening.
The affected area, which serves as a creche for babies of civil servants, was partly destroyed by the blaze.
Governor Fubara who visited the site on Tuesday morning to personally assess the level of damage, expressed gratitude to God that no life was lost and the damage was restricted to a small section of the building.
“I came here this morning to see for myself what happened yesterday. It’s really unfortunate, but we give God all the glory that no life was lost and the damage was only in one section,” he said.
The Governor explained that the incident would serve as a wake-up call to fast-track the planned renovation and refurbishing of the Secretariat Complex.
“We’ve been talking about the renovation of our foremost secretariat.
”With this particular incident, there should be no further delay. Whatever is required by this government to commence that process, we will immediately swing into action,” he said.
Governor Fubara commended the State Fire Service firefighters for their prompt response, noting that previous investments made by his administration in the three fire service stations proved invaluable in containing the situation.
“Before the emergency rule, we took our time to invest in the fire service.
”I wonder what would have happened if we didn’t have a formidable and functional fire service,” he said.
He also appreciated civil servants for their dedication, resilience, and continued support, reiterating his administration’s commitment to initiatives that would enhance their welfare and promote the well-being of all Rivers people.
