Hart Commends Fubara on N195.3b Port-Harcourt Ring-Road Project

Sunday Ehigiator

The House of Representative member representing Degema/Bonny Federal Constituency, Cyril Hart has commended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, on the signing of the N195.3 billion Port-Harcourt Ring Road Project.

Speaking to newsmen in Abuja, Cyril described the project as mind-blowing and the single largest project ever embarked upon by any state government in Nigeria with an advanced payment of over 70 per cent of the total cost.

He said, “Let me thank the Governor very profusely for the foresight. It takes only a visionary leader to conceive such an all-important project that seeks to open- up the city, decongest Port-Harcourt and Obio-Akpor and create more cities in Rivers State.”

Hart, further highlighted the importance of the road in the areas of agriculture and Job creation, saying “This project is a masterstroke and economic game changer for Rivers State. Linking six local government areas means creating direct and indirect jobs, and post-construction opportunities.

“Linking six local government areas means constructing and linking farm roads to ensure agricultural produce get to market and the consumer with minimal post-harvest losses.”

When asked if the 70 per cent upfront payment was not a violation of the public procurement act, he said, “Let me remind you that Rivers State has a procurement law. And an upfront payment of 70 per cent does not contravene any sections of the Rivers State procurement law.

“The governor is in order and by the way, this is a strategic policy to avoid contract variation, and for projects to be delivered on record time.

“However, I congratulate Rivers people and particularly those beneficiaries in the local government areas. I ask that they support this project so it could be delivered within 36 months.”