The Rivers State Government has unveiled plans for a 20-day celebration marking Governor Siminalayi Fubara's first year in office. The festivities will include the inauguration and commencement of ten significant projects across various local government areas within the state.
Tammy Dangogo, Chairman of the Central Planning Committee and Secretary to the Rivers State Government, announced the lineup of activities during a press briefing in Port Harcourt on Tuesday. The event will kick off on May 14th with the commissioning of the old Bori Road, providing an alternative route to the Eleme axis of the East-West Road.
Subsequent days will witness the unveiling of various infrastructure projects, including the Andoni section of the Ogoni-Andoni-Opobo/Nkoro Unity Road and the Eleme-Omoku Road, which will connect multiple LGAs.
To bolster economic growth, the Rivers State Economic Summit 2024 will take place on May 22nd and 23rd, focusing on increasing the state's internally generated revenue, attracting investments, and fostering job creation.
Children's Day, celebrated on May 27th, will feature activities for children hosted by the governor's wife, Valerie Fubara, during the day. In the evening, a state banquet will commemorate both Governor Fubara's first year in office and the 57th anniversary of the state's creation.
Other highlights of the anniversary celebration include the launch of a youth development program on May 28th and an accountability forum on May 29th, where Governor Fubara will present his performance report from the past 12 months.
Phase 2 of the Trans-Kalabari Road, a major project initiated by former Governor Peter Odili, will commence on May 30th. May 31st will see the presentation of certificates to certain traditional rulers with pending certificates, followed by an evening of praise.
June 1st will host the Rivers International Marathon, aimed at promoting tourism and healthy lifestyles. The festivities will conclude with a Thanksgiving ceremony on June 2nd at Saint Paul's Anglican Cathedral in Garrison Junction, Port Harcourt.
Danagogo clarified that while only a few projects were selected from various localities, all projects to be commissioned, except one, were initiated by the present administration. He described Governor Fubara's administration as a "calm and quiet revolution," emphasizing the commitment to prudent management of resources.
A comprehensive book detailing the administration's accomplishments, including project costs and specifications, will be published and distributed during an account of stewardship scheduled for May 29th.
