Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has assured residents that his administration will continue to execute critical infrastructure projects and address pressing developmental needs despite the limited time remaining in his tenure.
Fubara gave the assurance while commissioning the reconstructed 12.1-kilometre Egwi-Afara-Mba Road in Etche Local Government Area of the state.
The governor said the remaining period of his administration would not prevent it from delivering projects capable of making a lasting difference in the lives of residents.
He acknowledged that he would have preferred to achieve more, but noted that the time available to his administration was becoming limited. He, however, stressed that governance must remain focused on improving the socio-economic wellbeing of the people.
Responding to a request by the Etche Local Government Chairman, Chima Njoku, for improved healthcare infrastructure, Fubara also pledged to provide a standard medical facility in Etche before the end of his tenure.
According to him, critical developmental needs would not be neglected simply because his administration had limited time left in office, stressing that the primary purpose of governance was to improve the living conditions of the people.
Speaking on the Egwi-Afara-Mba Road, Fubara said the project was conceived and executed during one of the most challenging periods of his administration.
He explained that the decision to reconstruct the road was driven by the belief that posterity would judge the administration by the positive impact of its decisions rather than by the challenges and criticisms it faced at the time.
The reconstruction of the 12.1-kilometre road commenced in November 2024.
The governor assured residents that the road had been properly constructed, noting that projects of such importance required an administration that understood the needs and aspirations of the people.
He said the commissioning of the road underscored his administration’s commitment to infrastructure development, adding that the project would improve connectivity, boost economic activities and enhance the quality of life of residents.
