Rivers State Lead Representative, Siminalayi Fubara, explained that his administration has not been borrowing to fund governance, in opposition to reports circulating in certain quarters.
Lead Representative Fubara clarified that the only loan obtained by his administration was a 200 billion naira facility reserved for the construction of the ring road project, an over 50km dual carriageway that will connect six local government areas in the state.
He called out concerned persons to check his explanation with the Debt Management Office (DMO).
Lead Representative Fubara made the explanation during the inauguration of the 11.8km Okehi-Umuola-Eberi road, a vital link between two sister local government areas of Etche and Omuma.
The Lead Representative reiterated his administration’s obligation to guaranteeing the bliss and development of Rivers State residents, notwithstanding endeavors to sabotage his efforts.
He guaranteed extra projects for the people of Etche and Omuma, including the completion of other roads and healthcare facilities.
Lead Representative Fubara likewise stressed that governance ought not be driven by vindictiveness, reviewing how a road connecting Rivers State to Imo State through Etche was stopped halfway by the previous administration because it led to the residence of an opposition politician. He noted that his administration is presently completing that road.
The inauguration of the Okehi-Umuola-Eberi road is part of 14 projects scheduled for commissioning and groundbreaking ceremonies between December 4 and December 21 under Lead Representative Fubara’s administration.
