As cynicism mounts in Rivers State, Governor Sim Fubara has come out to take his place in the public space.
The governor who has been under pressure from segments of the Rivers State public for announcing return to the Rainbow Coalition and the silence that has followed, has come out strongly to show numerous projects under construction.
The governor is said to be set to begin commissioning a fresh tranche of ‘people-oriented’ projects that are meant to transform the living standards of citizens and position the oil-rich state for economic growth.
Despite a six-month state of emergency declared by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and an intractable political crisis between Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, the governor has been able to rack up people-impacting projects in the state.
Dagogo Wokoma, Secretary to the State Government, said on Friday at the Government House that Fubara will be commissioning projects across the state throughout the remaining days of August.
Wokoma said the commissioning, which would see the governor traverse senatorial districts in the state, will run from Monday, August 17, 2026, to Monday, August 31, 2026.
He said: ‘These projects scheduled for commissioning are tangible evidence of His Excellency’s unwavering dedication to transform our communities and address the developmental needs of our people. They underscore the administration’s determination to ensure that governance translates into meaningful and measurable benefits for every citizen across the 23 local government areas of the state.’
The listed projects include: Neuro-psychiatric Hospital and New General Hospital, Rumuigbo in Obio/Akpor LGA, which are to be commissioned on Friday, August 28, 2026.
Others are: Buguma-Degema-Abonnema Road, Asari/Toru/ Akuku-Toru LGAs (Monday, August 17); Egwi-Afara-Mba Road, Etche LGA (Tuesday, August 18); Omademe internal roads, Omademe, Ikwerre LGA (Thursday, August 20); and new Air Force Base runway, Port Harcourt LGA (Friday, August 21).
Projects scheduled for the following week include: Elele-Egbeda-Omoku dual carriageway, Ikwerre/Emohua/Onelga LGAs (Monday, August 24); Capt. Elechi Polytechnic Entrepreneurship Centre/Engineering Faculty Building, Rumuola, Obio/Akpor LGA (Tuesday, August 25); Agba Ndele Road and bridge, Ndele, Emohua LGA (Wednesday, August 26); New Zonal Hospital, Omoku, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni LGA (Thursday, August 27); Neuro-psychiatric Hospital and New General Hospital, Rumuigbo, Obio/Akpor LGA (Friday, August 28); and Bonny National Grammar School, Bonny LGA (Monday, August 31).
Wokoma added, ‘As we prepare for these historic events, we acknowledge the dedication and contributions of government officials, contractors, host communities, and other stakeholders whose collective efforts have made these achievements possible.
‘We invite all Rivers people to join in celebrating these milestones and to continue supporting the administration of Governor Siminalayi Fubara as it advances peace, development, progress, and prosperity. Together, we will continue to build a Rivers State where development reaches every community and every citizen has the opportunity to thrive,’ he said.
Gov Fubara seemed to fight back during the political crisis with avalanche of projects. He seemed to reply attacks with more projects, and the people seemed to love it.