Foreign Firms To Redesign Jubilee Park, Cemetry

The Port Harcourt City Local Government Council, says it has engaged the services of Lebanese and American firms to redesign and develop the Port Harcourt Cemetery and Jubilee Park in the old township.

Port Harcourt City Mayor, Hon. Chimbiko Akarolo who said this during a town hall  meeting at Tompirima Ward Six, Port Harcourt City Local Government Area also said that the council was working out modalities towards ensuring even development in all communities in the area.

He said that projects such as, potable water supply, feeder roads and electricity would be provided to all communities in the area.

Hon. Akarolo stressed the need for the people to support and cooperate with the council, pointing out that one way of doing this, was by helping the government to ensure that peace reigns in the communities.

The Mayor had earlier visited Aborigine Hall New Road, Borokiri in Port Harcourt, Ward Seven and others.

In his welcome address, the Chairman of Tonpirima community, Mr Kalada Kiri thanked the mayor for embarking on the meet the people tour and stressed the need for the provision of amenities to the people.

Mr. Kiri stressed the need for the construction of road from the Central Police Station (CPS) to Okrika Waterside, provision of transformers to Idango-Ama community, renovation of Abo-Ama town hall and reconstruction of Yam Zone Fepolo road.

He also commended the Mayor for the appointment of eight sons and daughters of Okrika into the local Government executive council.

The people also used the occasion to assure the Mayor of their support to enable him achieve his vision for the area.

Joy Nwnkwo