Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reassured citizens that there is no cause for alarm regarding the recent Court of Appeal verdict on the House of Assembly crisis. He also emphasized his administration’s unwavering commitment to providing critical infrastructure for the state’s development.
Governor Fubara made these remarks while speaking to journalists after inspecting the reconstruction progress at the Zonal Hospital project in Bori Town, headquarters of Khana Local Government Area, on Friday. He was accompanied by the State Commissioner for Health, Adaeze Oreh, and the State Commissioner for Agriculture, Victor Kii. The Chairman of the Caretaker Committee of the Council, Marvin Yobana, received the Governor and his team.
Addressing concerns raised by the people of Rivers State over the court’s recent pronouncements, Governor Fubara cited Psalm 23:5, saying, “God has prepared a table of blessings in the presence of my enemies.” He reassured, “We are not deterred. We have made our promises and will continue to provide good governance despite the challenges.”
Highlighting the ongoing projects, Governor Fubara noted that healthcare, education, and agriculture are top priorities for his administration. “We will do everything possible to ensure optimal services for the people,” he said.
He added that the administration plans to visit Degema, Ahoada, Omoku, and the sites of the Modern General and Psychiatric Hospitals in Rumuigbo to assess ongoing work. Regarding the Zonal Hospital in Bori, Governor Fubara emphasized that the project is intended to benefit not only Khana but also Gokana, Opobo/Nkoro, and surrounding areas.
“We are committed to completing and utilizing these facilities to provide quality healthcare,” he stated. The governor acknowledged that the administration inherited non-functional zonal hospitals and has since allocated funds for their reconstruction and expansion. He praised the contractors for their commitment to the administration’s vision.
Governor Fubara reaffirmed his administration’s focus for the 2025 budget on healthcare, education, and agriculture. “When we took over, the hospitals were in poor condition. There were no accommodations for medical staff, and we added a mortuary to ensure a comprehensive hospital package,” he explained.
He assured that the completed facilities would meet the healthcare needs of the catchment areas and align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the administration’s policy objectives.
