The administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ekwe Ibas (rtd), has said the completion of the Trans-Kalabari Road will boost the economy of the state.
He said the road project is one strategic effort at addressing the associated socio-economic difficulties experienced by residents in the riverine communities.
Vice Admiral Ibas (rtd) said this on Monday during an inspection tour to the site of the ongoing project in Rumuolumeni Community and the Permanent Secretaries’ Quarters in Rumuokwurushi Community, all in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area.
This was contained in a press release by the Press Unit, Government House, Port Harcourt, dated March 31, 2025.
The administrator said it was imperative that the projects were completed, particularly the Trans-Kalabari Road, because it will contribute immensely to boosting the socio-economic status of Rivers State and Nigeria as a whole.
Ibas stated: “We are also very much aware of the very difficult, challenging terrain around here, in terms of communication and communicating between communities.
“This project, when completed, I think, will boost the socio-economic life of the state and the nation as a whole. We are hoping and imploring the contractors to make sure they keep to the timelines.
“I think the state government has been able to meet up with its own obligation in terms of making available resources for them. So, we are counting on the contractors to keep to the completion time.”
At the Civil Servants Quarters, designated for permanent secretaries in the state, Vice Admiral Ibas (rtd) highlighted some challenges experienced by civil servants who need comfortable housing facilities to enable them perform better at the workplace.
He said: “I have civil servants who have challenges with their accommodation. We have been out there to see how far the project is going.
“I think I was also assured that the accommodation will be delivered on time so that those who require them will be able to settle down to do their work.”
The administrator restated his commitment to steering the process of building a peaceful Rivers State, assuring that the people will remain the greatest beneficiaries.
