Fubara Resumes Challenge Inspections After Tinubu’s Contemporary Intervention In Rivers Disaster, Calls Wike ‘My Oga’

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has resumed inspection of main infrastructure initiatives throughout the state, days after President Bola Tinubu’s renewed intervention within the lingering political disaster between him and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.

Through the tour, Governor Fubara reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to finishing the 50.15-kilometre Port Harcourt twin carriage Ring Highway, assuring residents that the challenge can be delivered by October 2026.

The governor attributed the conception of the landmark infrastructure to his predecessor, Chief Nyesom Wike, describing him because the originator of the imaginative and prescient behind the Ring Highway.

“For me, this challenge is essential contemplating the one who conceived it, my Oga, the Honourable Minister. He had a really massive ambition and believed that if this challenge is delivered in document time, Rivers individuals will probably be proud of my administration,” Fubara stated.
He harassed that regardless of political developments, he remained decided to see the challenge accomplished.

“However no matter is going on, it’s my want and duty to see that this imaginative and prescient is fulfilled. This explains the significance we connect to the challenge as a authorities and as a individuals,” he added.

Fubara recalled that the Ring Highway was initially designed to be accomplished inside 36 months and famous that the timeline was steadily progressing towards its goal.
He defined that the inspection started at Refinery Junction in Eleme, handed by Iriebe and components of Obio/Akpor, and ended on the river-crossing bridge linking essential sections of the highway.

“From what’s seen to everybody, lots has been achieved. From our discussions, the contractors have assured us that the challenge will probably be delivered by October,” the governor said.
He expressed confidence that with sustained funding and administrative help, the October 2026 completion deadline can be met.

The Ring Highway challenge, flagged off in July 2023, spans 50.15 kilometres and consists of 5 flyovers and a river-crossing bridge. It’s designed to attach greater than six native authorities areas and ease site visitors congestion inside Port Harcourt and surrounding communities.

By Blessing Ibunge

Times Nigeria