RSG To Complete World Book Capital Libraries

The Rivers State Government is to complete the two abandoned Port Harcourt World Book Capital library projects in the state.
This is in keeping with its policy trust to complete all uncompleted projects initiated by the past administration which have direct bearing on the people of the State.
Deputy Governor of Rivers State, Dr Ipalibo Harry Banigo, stated this Monday, in Port Harcourt during an inspection tour of the project sites at Mgbuoba and Diobu in Port Harcourt.
Banigo said the visit was to ascertain the level of work done on the projects which when completed would reduce the pressure on the public library at Bernard Carr Street, Port Harcourt.
“As a responsible and responsive Government, we know that library project will be of great use to our young people, everyone will benefit from it.” Dr Banigo stated. According to her, Governor Nyesom Wike is a caring Governor who understands the importance of library towards the development of education.
She explained that the State Government has taken census of all abandoned projects of the past administration that would be completed by the present Government, particularly those that have direct impact on the lives of Rivers people.
Conducting the Deputy Governor round the project site at Diobu, a Community Leader, Mr. Prince Amatari, regretted that the World Book Capital project was abandoned by the past administration and called on the Governor Wike-Led Government to complete the projects to enhance the development of reading culture among Youths.
At the project site along NTA-Mgbuoba Road, the Contractor, Mr Ogwunte Peter promised to deliver the project soon if funds were made available.