Rivers State governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, will from Monday, August 17, 2026, commence the commissioning of no fewer than 10 projects embarked upon and completed by the state government.
Prominent among the projects to be commissioned are the newly constructed runway at the Nigerian Air Force Base and the newly constructed Neuro Psychiatric Hospital and New General Hospital, Rumuigbo, all in Port Harcourt.
Addressing journalists in Port Harcourt, the Secretary to the State Government, Dagogo Wokoma, said the first of project to be commissioned by the governor is the Buguma–Degema– Abonnema Road linking communities in Asari-Toru, Degema and Akuku-Toru local government areas of the state.
Wokoma stated that to be followed are are the Egwi–Afara- Mba Road in Etche LGA and the Omademe internal roads in Omademe community in Ikwerre LGA.
He listed other projects to be commissioned by Fubara to include Elele – Egbeda -Omoku dual carriage way linking communities in Ikwerre, Emouha and Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni LGA as well as Ndele road and bridge in Ndele community, Emouha LGA.
The SSG declared that also to be commissioned is the Entrepreneurship Centre and Engineering Faculty Building at the Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic, Port Harcourt
Wokoma stated that the commissioning of projects by the governor will end on August 31, 2026, with the commissioning of the reconstructed Bonny National Grammar School in Bonny local government area of the state.
He described thr projects as tangible evidence of Fubara’s unwavering dedication to transform our communities and address the developmental needs of our people.
The SSG said, “These projects scheduled for commissioning are tangible evidence of His Excellency’s unwavering dedication to transform our communities and address the developmental needs of our people.
“They underscore the administration’s determination to ensure that governance translates into meaningful and measurable benefits for every citizen across the 23 Local Government Areas of the state.
“As we prepare for these historic events, we acknowledge the dedication and contributions of government officials, contractors, host communities, and other stakeholders whose collective efforts have made these achievements possible.
“We invite all Rivers people to join in celebrating these milestones and to continue supporting the administration of Governor Siminalayi Fubara as it advances peace, development, progress, and prosperity.
“Together, we will continue to build a Rivers State where development reaches every community and every citizen has the opportunity to thrive.”
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