Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State makes it clear that he won’t passively observe any attempts by individuals or groups to undermine his government, expressing his resolute determination to counter it.
Addressing potential disruptions, he asserted that the state government is prepared to deal decisively with anyone attempting to disrupt the ongoing 20,000 housing units project, stressing its objective of offering suitable accommodation for low-income earners.
The caution was sternly delivered by Fubara as he examined the work done at the 20,000 housing units project site along the Obiri-Ikwerre-Airport Road, situated opposite OPM Headquarters in Ohio/Akpor Local Government Area on Thursday.
The details were disclosed in an official statement issued by the governor’s media aide, Boniface Onyedi, Thursday night.
During the site tour facilitated by Mustapha Njie, MD/CEO of TAF Africa Global, the governor addressed concerns about reports indicating that certain community members were contemplating disrupting the ongoing construction work.
He wondered why they are refusing to utilise available channels to address their concerns with the government instead of planning to engage in acts of sabotage.
Fubara stated, ‘I am also aware that some of the community people are coming up with issues.’
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‘But let it be clear, we didn’t jump into this land, we did all the due diligence that we needed to do.’
‘We took our time to check the land. It is a property that belongs to the Rivers State Government under the Greater Port Harcourt City Development Authority.’
Fubara further said, ‘We are not taking anybody’s land. However, if you feel that there is an encroachment, you should know the right authority to visit.’
‘Nobody should come here and disturb the contractor, that is the truth because I am going to take it personally as sabotage to my government.’
‘I know a lot of people are trying to do one thing or the other to sabotage us. I am not going to take it lightly.’
‘In as much as I believe that peace is the major ingredient that we need for every development, it doesn’t mean I will be quiet when I see anybody that will come here to disrupt this project.’
Fubara, once again, expressed his commitment to the cause, highlighting the aim of securing decent housing for low-income earners.
He gave his assurance to the people, promising unequivocal support for the contractor to deliver on the commitments made to the residents of Rivers.
‘You can see for yourselves that the contractor means business. When we came here in December, it was a bush, and today we can see a lot of buildings spring up.’
‘It means that the contractor is serious. I am really impressed, and as a government, one of the things we owe our people is decent housing.’
‘Just as the president said today when he was doing a groundbreaking for the Renewed Hope City, he said every Nigerian deserve a decent home,’ he added.