I Refuse To Be Distracted By My Detractors-Fubara

“They want to make this state to be on fire so that we will be distracted from governance; we want to tell them that while we face the fire, our eyes are on the ball.” These were the words of the Rivers State governor, Sim Fubara, on Monday, when he inspected the extent of reconstruction work achieved at the Zonal Hospital Site in Omoku Town in Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area.
The governor had also made a stop-over at the Ikiri Section of the 33.5 kilometers Elele-Egbeda-Omoku dualised road that also has a river crossing the bridge linking Ikwerre- Emohua-Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni local government areas.
He said: “I want you to know this afternoon of this reconfirmation of our commitment to Rivers people that, not minding the attacks, notwithstanding the boast by people who believe they don’t want this State to go forward, that they will be disappointed.

“We will ensure that this particular project is delivered on time, alongside that of Bori Zonal Hospital, by the special grace of God, before the end of this year.”

While expressing satisfaction with the progress of work done, he commended the contractor for adhering to agreed specifications of the project. “From what we have inspected this afternoon, it is a world-class standard of an intermediary health facility.

“We confirmed that the contractor is working according to specifications because we want this facility to have a mortuary, a laundry which are needed for a standard hospital, and accommodation for the health workers. You can see for yourself that you even saw a crane also working at the site of this project,” he said.

He assured that the Bori and Omoku Zonal Hospitals would be ready for public use by end of 2024 and noted the obvious political distractions that are intended to derail any progress in good governance, saying that detractors want to distract government’s focus on delivering quality projects and services to Rivers people.
He stated: “This project cuts across three local governments – Ikwerre, Emohua and Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Areas. It is a 33.5 kilometer road with a river crossing bridge that will connect the three local government areas.

“We came here, as you are seeing. I think the contractor is doing a very good job, not withstanding the flood situation that they are battling with. I strongly believe that it will be delivered as promised by the contractor.

“I need to say this so that you also understand the challenges that we are facing: This is a raining season, and we are also having flood situation, but that notwithstanding, the contractor is doing a good job. You can see it yourself.”