Rivers State governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike says his administration’s huge investment in basic infrastructure will serve as catalyst for rapid economic growth of the State.
The governor, who will be conferred with “Distinguished Award in Infrastructure Delivery” in public service by President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday, said his investment in major infrastructure has increased the economic viability of Rivers State.
Governor Wike stated this after inspecting the progress of work at the world class, Dr Peter Odili Cancer and Cardiovascular Diagnosis Treatment Center, Rumuokuta, as well as the Rumueprikom and Nkpolu-Oroworukwo flyover bridges on Wednesday.
The Rivers State governor noted that lack of basic infrastructure, such as good roads that can reduce the cost of goods delivery, facilitate the physical mobility of people and products, have been the bane of investment flow in parts of the country.
He said with the huge resources committed to expand the road network in all parts of Rivers State and enhanced security in the past seven years under his administration, the State has become attractive to investors.
“First of all, those who are giving me the award, they must have gone round and certify that this is one person that deserves the award. I appreciate.”
Governor Wike said he is elated that Julius Berger has been able to complete the Dr Peter Odili Cancer and Cardiovascular Diagnosis Treatment Center within the 12 months stipulated in the contract signed with the Rivers State government.
“You remember last year, sometimes in June, the Minister of Health (Dr Osagie Ehanire) came to lay the foundation for the Dr Peter Odili Cancer and Cardiovascular Diagnosis Treatment Center, and I said to Julius Berger, you must complete this project within 12 months, and that was the contract signed.
“To the glory of God, that project, the first of its kind was achieved in record time. It’s record breaking.
