Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has promised to complete all abandoned projects in Okrika local government area of the state.
The governor made this known at the special ceremony organised by the Okrika Council of Chiefs and the people of Okrika to honour the Amanyanabo of Okochiri Kingdom, King Ateke Tom, at the weekend.
The governor also said due to his peace mantra, Rivers people now feel liberated and wholeheartedly support his government.
He said, “These are people who wake up in the morning and say, we have been liberated. We want to tell people that we exist.
“And every day you’re seeing the numbers, this is not artificial, this is organic support and why are we getting it, it is because of the peace that we stand for.”
Fubara promised to commence reconstruction work on Isaka Community Landing Jetty, and activate the sand filling project that was abandoned in the area.
He also pronounced the upgrade, from second class status to a first class status, the traditional stool upon which King Ateke Tom sits.
In his welcome address, former Federal Minister of Transport, Chief Abiye Sekibo said the Wakirike nation is celebrating one of its own, King Ateke Tom, who had contributed to the prevailing peace in the various communities and the Niger Delta
Chief Sekibo, who extended the congratulations of the people to Governor Fubara over his electoral victory, commended him for his decision to ensure the reign of peace and assured that Wakirike Be Se will continue to support his administration into his second tenure.
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