Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has flagged off the construction of the new mega smart Port City in Eleme local government area of Rivers State.
The Governor, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Tammy Danagogo emphasised that the development of new cities, urban renewal and development control is core to his administration’s strategy to ensure development spread and better the socio-economic welfare of Rivers people.
He disclosed that the Port Smart City construction, which is coming from a joint venture between the state government and Rainbow Heritage Group, is important to realign the state with modern developmental realities.
“The development of new cities and urban renewal is at the core of the programme of this government. Now development is following a new pattern where government and developers come in to partner with communities to ensure there is an orderly and well planned development system,” he said.
