Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, on Monday declared that
he would construct three major flyover bridges in Port Harcourt within 16
months.
Inaugurating three roads, Bonny Street, AdakaBoro/Elliot
Henry Streets as part of the first 100 days
of his second term yesterday,
Wike said he would soon flag off the construction of the bridges.
The proposed flyover bridges are to be located at
Garrison, Artillery and Rumuokoro in
Port Harcourt and Obio/Akpor Local Government Areas. Wike and engineers had
earlier assessed the approaches and ending of the proposed flyover bridges last
weekend.
He said: "We will soon flag off the construction of
three flyover bridges in Port Harcourt and Obio/Akpor Local Government Areas.
"These three flyover bridges would be constructed
simultaneously and we shall deliver them
in 16months. We will remain committed to the
delivery projects for our people ".
Wike said he considers the opportunity given to him to lead
Rivers State as a rare privilege, which
he will never take for granted.
"The opportunity that Rivers people gave to me to lead
them is a privilege, which I will never
take for granted. I will do everything
to protect the interest of Rivers State. I will never sell Rivers State to
anyone", he said.
He said his administration would continue to work towards
the restoration of Port Harcourt as the Nation's Garden City.
"We must keep Port Harcourt clean. People should not block the streets. I am happy that we are keeping Port Harcourt
clean ", he said.
Commenting on the three roads, the governor directed the
installation of street lights to fight crime in the area.
Permanent Secretary, Rivers State Ministry of Works, Dr.
Walter Ndu, said the three roads span 2.8 kilometres. He said with the construction
of the roads, the economy of the area has been revived.
He said the three roads were constructed in line with
approved specifications and design.
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