Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said he is in high spirits despite political developments in the state, promising that his administration will complete all ongoing projects in the state.
The governor stated this on Friday while inspecting the new Airport Road Bypass in Port Harcourt, according to a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Onwuka Nzeshi.
Fubara said he was ready to continue with the task of governance, especially the delivery of projects that would positively impact the lives of the people.
“I want to assure our people that notwithstanding the situation of things, one thing that I can promise everyone is that every good work that we have started, by the special grace of God, will continue and we will complete them. We’re in high spirits. Like we always say, Rivers First,” he was quoted as saying.
He said his administration conceived the idea of constructing a bypass to the Airport Road to create an alternative route for communities in the area and avoid obstruction along the main highway leading to the Port Harcourt International Airport.
The governor added, “We’ve always had these issues where the community may want to express their anger or dissatisfaction over some activities of the airport authorities. In the process, they always block the airport road.
“We thought that in this modern society, such actions are not necessary anymore because whenever it happens, it affects the economic activities of the state. So, we liaised with the community and created this bypass.”
Fubara, who was conducted around the project site by the contractors, expressed delight at the pace of work on the road, disclosing that the project would be delivered before October 2026.
Fubara had announced his withdrawal from the All Progressives Congress governorship primary election held on Thursday, citing the interest of peace, unity and stability of Rivers State and the party.
The governor’s decision not to seek re-election in 2027 has raised concerns from various quarters within and outside the state.
