Rivers State governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has announced May 2026 as the deadline for the inauguration of the Agba-Ndele Bridge, alongside the adjoining 14-kilometre Ndele-Omofo-Agba-Ndele Road.
The governor, who expressed delight at the completion of the bridge, gave the deadline for the inauguration during an inspection tour of the two projects located in Emohua Local Government Area.
The Ndele-Omofo-Agba-Ndele Road also connects communities in Abua/Odual Local Government Area.
Governor Fubara expressed satisfaction with the level of progress achieved on the project since his last visit to the site about a year ago.
Highlighting the strategic importance of the bridge, Fubara said: “This bridge is called the Agba-Ndele Bridge. It connects the Abua section to the Emohua section.
“I am really happy that today, you can see for yourself that the bridge is fully completed.
“But the beauty of this job will be appreciated more when the other 14- kilometre Ndele-Omofor-Agba-Ndele Road is completed. That is when you will see the actual beauty of this road.”
The governor also commended the contracting firm, Setraco Nigeria Limited, for its professionalism and commitment to the project timeline.
“I want to commend the contractor, Setraco, for a good job. It is a good job considering the time we came here and what we have seen today.
“They were really committed and they have shown that they truly have the professional expertise to deliver at the right time,” he said.
Fubara further disclosed that he has received assurances from the contractors handling the road project that the remaining work would be completed before the end of May.
“I have already spoken with the contractors and they assured us that before the end of May they will deliver it.
“For that reason, we are going to delay the inauguration of this bridge until that other section is completed,” the governor stated.
He further stated that the project reflected the administration’s commitment to improving infrastructure across the state.
“So far, I feel happy that we are doing our best to improve on what we met on ground on assumption of office,” Fubara said.
