Fubara warns detractors against running down Rivers’ economy 

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has warned critics of his administration against damaging political activities that portray the state in a bad light.

He said such activities would eventually have a negative effect and destroy the economic fortunes of the state.

Fubara handed down the warning while on inspection of the extent of work done at the ongoing 6.5km Woji-Aleto-Alesa-Refinery link Road project on Tuesday.

This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s media aide, Boniface Onyedi.

The governor observed that true lovers of the state are patriotic and will not engage in damaging political activities that will chase away investors who are expected to add to the economic prosperity of the state.

Fubara said, “Whatever we are doing or whoever is sponsoring anything negative is not doing it to the person of Governor Fubara, they are using it to run down the state.

“I feel that it shouldn’t always be bad news from the state. People should see the good part of our state and promote the image of our state.

“Economically, no sound and serious investor will hear all these stories and feel comfortable coming here to invest. So, we will try our best to continue to project the good side of our state.”

Commenting on the project, the governor said the contractor, Raffoul Nigeria Limited, had increased its pace and achieved commendable milestones with the promise of delivering the road within the next three months.

“We were here about two months ago to follow up on the commitment of the construction firm and we decided to visit again today to see what they have done and I can say that we are impressed,” Fubara said.

The governor noted the effort the company had made to make sure that the connecting bridge was achieved, and once that was done the pace of completion of the entire project will be faster.

He added, “You know, the most critical part of the project is the bridge. If you have a video of what we saw last time compared to what we have on the ground now, it shows they’re doing everything to make sure that the project is completed within the timeframe.

“They have promised that it will be delivered in the next three months.

“For us, we will continue to do our best for our dear state. We were elected into office to deliver service. I believe that doing what we are elected for, is not something strange, it is carrying out our duty.”

Fubara, on January 29, 2024, warned the newly appointed Chief of Staff and commissioners not to use their new position to stalk or antagonise perceived political enemies.

He said all contending challenges have been surrendered to God with the confidence that He will continue to intervene in a manner that will shock the world.