Fubara pledges to finish Rivers projects amid political tensions

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to finishing all ongoing development projects in the state, despite the prevailing political tensions.

The statement was made on Friday during a site visit to the 7.1‑kilometre bypass road currently under construction. The road is intended to provide an alternative access route for communities surrounding Port Harcourt International Airport.

Fubara explained that the bypass was launched in December last year, along with the commissioning of the airport road, after repeated protests by host communities. These protests often led to blockages of the airport route, creating conflicts with airport management.

“We’ve always had these issues where the community, whenever they want to express dissatisfaction over some activities of the airport authority, will block the airport road,” he said.

The governor noted that the frequent disruptions have negatively impacted movement and economic activity within the state.

He added that the bypass road is designed to separate community traffic from airport operations, ensuring easier access for residents and uninterrupted flow to the airport.

“The purpose of the bypass is so that the community can have its own entrance, while the airport road will remain only for airport activities once the road is completed,” he stated.

Construction on the project is approximately 65 % complete, and the governor expressed confidence that the contractors would finish the road before October.

He assured residents that his administration would not abandon any ongoing project, emphasizing that the government remains focused on delivering meaningful infrastructure and development across Rivers State.

“I want to assure our people that, notwithstanding the situation of things, one thing that we have promised everyone is that every good work that we have started, by the special grace of God, we will continue and complete,” the governor said.