Agency Rehabilitates 35 Roads In FourMonths

Rivers State Roads Main
tenance Rehabilitation Agency says over 35 roads have been reconstructed in the last four months.
The Chairman of the agency, Chief Okey Okah disclosed this when he was presented with the Award of Excellence by the leadership of Rivers State Independent Publishers (RIVPA) in his office in Port Harcourt recently.
He attributed the achievements recorded so far to the vision and support of the state governor, Chief Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, adding that the governor had demonstrated his commitment to the development of the state inspite of the dwindling revenue in the past twelve months.
He thanked the governor for giving him the opportunity to contribute his quota to the development of the state and assured that the agency would discharge its duties effectively.
“I came from a background of entrepreneurship and have been in the business of construction for years, working with serious minded companies like Shell and Daewoo.
I have applied same knowledge as I was given this mandate and this has contributed to the huge success recorded thus far.
Chief Okah thanked RIVPA for the award and assured that the agency would partner with the publishers to deliver on its mandate.
“There is nothing bad in criticising somebody who is not doing well and recognising one that is doing well. My office will always be open for corrections and advice that will impact on the state positively and the country at large. No one person can know it all”, he added.
Earlier in his address, the Chairman of RIVPA, Mr Mike Nweze had commended the Chairman of Rivers State Roads Maintenance and Rehabilitation Agency for the innovative and creative skills adopted in executing a large number of road projects within four months.
Also speaking, the Chairman, Board of Trustees of RIVPA and publisher of Surveillance Newspaper, Chief Monday Wehere said, it was the first time that RIVPA had given an award to a hardworking and well meaning individual in the state.

Susan Serekara-Nwikana