Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has revealed the scorecard of his one year in office. The governor presented the score card to Rivers leaders and stakeholders at an event held at the Obi Wali International Conference Centre.
Governor Fubara made a list of projects and the cost of expenditure on those projects. He also assured the people of Rivers State of his commitment to improving sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, education, road infrastructure, economy and human welfare.
According to Fubara, “We deliberately listed the projects and cost of expenditure on them and assured our people that we are committed to keep delivering on more quality projects in the priority areas of healthcare, agriculture, education, road infrastructure, the economy, and human welfare in order to stimulate growth and the development of our dear state.”
During the event, the governor also revealed that his administration inherited 34 uncompleted projects. These projects were valued at over N225.279 billion and spread across 13 local government areas of the state.
The governor also stated that his administration has awarded nine new road projects, valued at N534.332 billion. Adding that the worst was over because his administration has successfully defended the rights and privileges to govern the state.
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Highlights from the event:
“One year down the line, and we believe we are succeeding. Our internally generated revenue witnessed an astronomical increase from N12 billion to between N17 billion in off-peak periods and N28 billion during the peak months.”
“We have established a N4 billion matching fund with the Bank of Industry to support existing and new micro, small, and medium-sized businesses to grow their businesses to drive economic growth and create jobs and wealth for citizens. Over 3,000 citizens and residents have applied to access this loan to fund their businesses at a single-digit interest rate, and a repayment period of up to five years.”
“I wish to emphasize that with a combined cost of N528.6billion, the 50.15 kilometres Port Harcourt dual-carriage Ring Road, the dualisation of Elele-Egbeda-Omoku Road and the Trans-Kalabari Road projects are three most ambitious road projects ever carried out by any Governor in Rivers State.
“The 50.15 kilometres Port Harcourt Dual Carriage Ring Road, with six flyovers, one river crossing, walkways, drains, streetlights, and spanning six local government areas, was awarded to Julius Berger Nigeria Plc at a total cost of N195.3billion for a 36-month completion period.
