RSG Recommits To Infrastructural Dev

The ongoing infrastructure development has been described as insurance for future economic well-being of the state.
Rivers State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Pastor Paulinus Nsirim made the assertion in phone in programme organised by Silverbird Communications at the weekend in Port Harcourt.
Pastor Nsirim averred that the State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike was looking at the needs of today, as the state continue to attract investment.
In his words: “Wike is building infrastructure for the future. We don’t want Port Harcourt to look like Lagos in traffic.”
Explaining reasons for the new flyovers at Waterlines and Olu Obasanjo junctions of the city, the Information Commissioner said it would help check gridlock occasioned by urbanisation and choking of the artery roads within Aba and Ikwerre Roads.
Besides, he stated that the new flyovers were conceived from expert advice, adding that cost of the projects also covers the huge compensation valued from the road expansion and demolition of properties that will accompany it.
Meanwhile, the State Government is working towards curbing fire outbreaks around the city centre.
Pastor Nsirim made the plans public after fire outbreaks gutted some parts of the city.
He said the government was on top of the situation.
The information Commissioner urged the residents to be more alert and cautious to avert fire incidents in their neighbourhood.