The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, on Friday inspected the newly completed Agba–Ndele Bridge linking Abua/Odual Local Government Area and Emohua Local Government Area.
During the inspection visit, the governor expressed satisfaction with the completion of the project, recalling that he personally monitored its construction during an earlier visit to the site.
“I am really happy that today you can see for yourself that the bridge is fully completed,” Fubara said.
The governor, however, noted that the full benefits of the project would be realised when the remaining 14 kilometres of the Ndele–Omofor–Agba-Ndele road are completed.
“The beauty of this job will be appreciated more when the other 14 kilometres are done. But so far, I want to commend the contractor for a good job,” he added.
Fubara, who was accompanied on the inspection by the Commissioner for Works, Temple Nwofor, commended the contractor, Setraco Nigeria Limited, for its commitment and professionalism in delivering quality work on schedule.
The contractor assured the governor that the remaining section of the road project would be completed before the end of May.
Consequently, the governor said the official inauguration of the bridge would be delayed until the road is fully completed to allow for seamless connectivity.
“So far, I feel happy that we are doing our best to improve on what we met in government,” Fubara said, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to infrastructure development across the state.
By Nzeuzor Jane and Maduadugwo Jane, Port-Harcourt
