RSG Approves Contract For Drainages In Port Harcourt

The Rivers State Government has approved the award of contract for storm water drainages in three major problematic locations in Port Harcourt.

The areas to be covered in the first phase include the NIPOST/Central Bank axis, up to Abonnema Wharf area, the St. John’s area along the Port Harcourt Aba Expressway, and the Woji Road axis in new GRA which would be reconstructed up to the Sani Abacha Road.

Commissioner for Information, Mrs Ibim Seminetari, who briefed Government House Correspondents on the outcome of the State Executive Council meeting Thursday, said the Council has approved the immediate award of the contract to check the perennial flooding in the city.

Mrs Seminetari disclosed that contract for other areas identified as flood prone areas would be awarded in due course, stressing that Due Process Certificates have been issued, in respect of some of them.

The Commissioner also hinted that on-going construction of model primary schools in the various communities in the state would be pursued with vigour, as the State Executive Council has approved the release of more funds to the Ministry of Education to enable them assiduously meet the targets.