Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that his administration has completed over 70 kilometers of Township roads in Port Harcourt, Obio / Akpor, Ikwerre , Eleme and Oyigbo Local Government areas of the state.
Addressing journalists after inspecting Industry/NPA road and Borokiri roads in Port Harcourt on Wednesday, Governor Wike said that the road reconstruction revolution of his administration is aimed at the improvement of the state’s economy.
He expressed satisfaction with the pace of the road construction in the state, noting that the state government will complete key roads in all the adjoining local government areas to the State capital.
According to him : “ We are interested in infrastructural development because these roads drive the economy. We have engaged in the total revolution of the road infrastructure for the overall growth of the state.
“You can see the joy on the faces of the people during today’s inspection visits to industry road and Borokiri. You can see that the people are happy with the government for the revolution in the road infrastructure sector”.
He stated that the administration has embarked on key projects in housing, education, environmental and agricultural sectors in the last two months.
The dedicated clearance of blocked canals in Port Harcourt, Eleme and Obio/Akpor Local Government Areas in the last two months have led to less flooding in these areas.
