Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to completing key infrastructure projects across the state despite challenges posed by the prevailing state of emergency.

Fubara specifically pledged to ensure the completion of the 62.65km Port Harcourt Ring Road project, which he described as one of the most ambitious infrastructural undertakings in the state’s history.

The governor made the pledge on Monday during an inspection visit to the Eneka Flyover section of the project, where he confirmed that discussions with the contractor, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, had resulted in a gradual return to site after a temporary halt due to funding constraints.

“You are aware that this project was, I won’t say abandoned, but somehow, for lack of funds, the contractor withdrew from the site,” he said.

“We have been discussing with them, and they gave me their word that although we have not finished all the discussions, they have already moved back to site, and I’m here to confirm that.”

He noted that the ring road, which traverses six local government areas, would significantly decongest traffic in Port Harcourt and boost economic activity across the state once completed.

In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, Governor Fubara restated his administration’s resolve to prioritise infrastructure development as a foundation for economic growth and social advancement.

“I want to make this promise to our good people of Rivers State: this project that we started, by the special grace of God, we are going to complete it. We owe our people a responsibility to deliver on our commitments, and this project will not be an exception,” he said.