RSG, W’Bank, EU Commission Civic Centre, Water Projects In Eleme

The Rivers State Government in conjunction with the World Bank/European Union (EU) has commissioned a 2,000 seater capacity civic centre at Ewika Community, Alode, in the Eleme Local Government Area. Also commissioned was a borehole water project.
Commissioner for Finance, Barrister Isaac Kamalu said the project, which was executed under the State Employment and Expenditure for Results (SEEFOR) project, was aimed at improving the conditions of remotest communities in the state.
Kamalu, who was represented by the Director , Community Driven Development Social-project Implementation Unit (CDDS-PIV), Ministry of Chieftaincy and Community Affairs, Sir ThankGod Amaewhule said Ewika Community was among 16 communities spread across the state that applied for the project.
He said the Civic Centre would provide opportunity for social interaction among the people as well as boost the economy of the community.
“Town hall provides a place for the community to organise and sponsor community events and promote spirit and inclusiveness.
“It is also used to boost the economy of the community by means of having it for social gatherings like wedding ceremonies and entertainment centre”, he said. Amaewhule said the borehole will check waterborne diseases in the community and thanked Governor Wike for support.
Also speaking, Chairman of Eleme Local Government Area, Hon Philip Okparaji, thanked the Rivers State Government and the World Bank for considering Ewika community for the project.
He also pledged to provide a television set at the civic centre and called on the community to ensure maximum utilisation of the centre.