In his address after taking oath of office for a second term,
Governor Wike announced that his administration will construct fly over
bridges at Rumuokoro, Garrison and Artillery in Port Harcourt.
Residents and motorists in Port Harcourt City have commended the Rivers
State Government for the commencement of preliminary works aimed at
fulfilling the pledge of the Governor to construct a flyover at the
Garrison Roundabout.
In his address after taking oath of office for a
second term, Governor Wike announced that his administration will
construct fly over bridges at Rumuokoro, Garrison and Artillery in Port
Harcourt.
The residents said that by taking steps to fulfill his pledge,
Governor Wike has proved that the people were right to have re-elected
him.
A resident, Ifeanyi Nicholas noted that Governor Wike is working
hard for the development of Rivers State and the construction of key
infrastructure.
He said: “Mr Projects is trying for the people of
Rivers State. The fact that he is developing this flyover shows that he
means well for the people of the state.”
Another resident, Ola
Olaniyi said that the flyover is needed at this time resolve the traffic
congestion at the area. He thanked the Rivers State Government for
addressing the challenge.
“We have been expecting a flyover at this point for several years. We
are happy that Government is constructing the flyover at Garrison. We
are happy that the contractor is already around and they are taking the
measurements to begin work”, he said.
Innocent Uya thanked Governor Wike for his commitment to making the lives of Rivers people easy.
He
said: “We are happy that the governor is committed to making our lives
easy. This flyover is necessary, especially that more Rivers people are
buying vehicles in line with the growing economy.
“There is also the fundamental that all leaders continue to respect the
purpose of their election by serving the people like Governor Wike”
Other
respondents while thanking the Rivers State Governor for taking steps
to construct the flyover, said they are looking forward to using the
facility.
Enyinna Advance said: “It is a welcome development that the
governor is taking steps to fulfill his pledge to the people because
the Roundabout at the place is becoming choked up.
“A new flyover at the Garrison roundabout will resolve the traffic
gridlock along Aba Road and help us ease traffic on this important road.
“We are happy with this welcome development. The people know that he is
Mr Projects, that is why they voted for him for a second term” For
Ezenye Felix : “This roundabout is now causing traffic congestion and a
flyover will help resolve the challenge.
“I pray God to protect him
to continue to do the best for Rivers people. He is a hardworking
governor who loves the people of the state”.
Simeon Nwakaudu ,
Special Assistant to the Rivers State Governor, Electronic Media.
13th July, 2019.