Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has decried the dilapidated state of sections of the East-West road especially the Eleme axis urging for speedy completion because of its economic importance.
The Governor noted that the neglect of that axis where the Oil and Gas Free Trade Zone, Port Harcourt refinery and Onne seaport are situated, was unacceptable.
Some portions of that road have become so terrible that it now constitutes serious danger to lives and economic activities to that very important axis of the road.
Only a day earlier the Ogoni Youth Forum had issued an ultimatum to the federal government to fix the road especially the Aleto bridge that is on the verge of total collapse, threatening to block the entire road.
And Governor speaking during the inauguration of Community Secondary School Eteo, Eleme and Community Secondary School, Obeakpu-Ndoki, Oyigbo respectively on Friday charged the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio to visit the Eleme section of the East-West road to appreciate the agony of the people of the area.
He said; “I urge the federal government under the APC to please fulfil promises they made to Nigerians, fulfil promises they made to Rivers State.
“It is unfortunate, look at the East-West road, this part of it has almost collapsed. The money comes from where? The money comes from us. Can you see this part of the road anywhere in this country?
‘They are taking us for guaranteed because we have nobody. God in his infinite mercy will give us somebody. The kind of treatment we are receiving from this federal government is unacceptable.”
He further decried the failure of the Minister of Transportation, who hails from Rivers State to ensure that both the Port Harcourt and Onne ports function optimally for the benefit of the state.
The Governor explained that prior to the reconstruction of Community Secondary School, Eteo , students were learning in a very unconducive environment, without chairs saying that the State Government decided to reconstruct the 24 classrooms school to improve access to quality education in the State.
“We are not only focusing on the road, but we are also focusing on health and we are also focusing on education. This will improve access to quality education”, and appealed to the teachers and students of the school to utilise the facilities provided by the State government and make sure that the school is protected.
He commended Eleme youths for resisting attempts by some persons with secessionist agenda to use the community as a base for their nefarious activities.
According to him, Rivers state believes in the unity of the country and will continue to insist that every section of the country should be accorded equal opportunities and privileges.
Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the PDP, Senator Walid Jubril, who inaugurated the Eteo secondary school said the party is proud of the developmental strides of Governor Wike.
Jubril further commended the governor for his steadfast defence and support of the PDP.
Similarly, former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ibrahim Mantu, who inaugurated the Community Secondary School, Obeakpu-Ndoki said the achievements of Governor Wike is worthy of emulation by other governors.
He explained that as a party man, Governor Wike has displayed total commitment, total loyalty and total faith in the survival and management of the PDP.
“Governor Wike remains a role model, worthy to be emulated. I advised other governors to come to Port Harcourt to see what Governor Wike is doing.”
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