Governor Siminalayi Fubara, has said he inherited 34 uncompleted projects valued at over N225.279 billion spread across 13 local government areas of the state.
The governor said he had awarded nine new road projects valued at N534.332billion.
Governor Fubara disclosed on Wednesday while presenting an Account of Stewardship and Scorecard to mark One Year Anniversary of his administration at the Dr Obi Wali International Conference Centre in Port Harcourt.
He said: “We started this journey with a bang. We were focused. We were determined to make the change we promised with a sense of urgency.
“But then, somehow, we suddenly found ourselves in the cesspit of crisis barely three months into our tenure. It was not just an ordinary political crisis. It was a vicious existential crisis. But thank goodness, the worst is over. We have successfully defended our rights and opportunity to govern our State and advance its progress in freedom, and we will continue to prevail.”
Governor Fubara stated that since then, a lot has changed in the political landscape, adding that he remains committed to the covenant taken a year ago to put Rivers State first, defend its interest, and ensure that the people get the dividends of democracy and good governance.
He said, “For us, any government worth its name must be accountable, responsive, and responsible for the security and well-being of the people.
“Having managed the affairs of our State for one year, including dispensing public resources, it is only proper that we render an account with a public presentation of our performance record.
“I am, therefore, pleased to stand before you to present our Scorecard for the first year we have been in office as the Executive arm of the Government of Rivers State.”
