Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has reaffirmed his commitment to fulfilling promises made to the people, declaring that performance and truth in governance cannot be hidden.
Governor Fubara spoke on Thursday, December 18, 2025, during the inauguration of the 9.7-kilometre Emohua–Ogbakiri Roundabout–Egbelu Road project at the Ogbakiri Waterfront in Emohua Local Government Area.
Describing the project as highly significant, the governor said it was initiated at one of the most challenging periods of his administration, stressing that its completion is proof of his government’s resolve to deliver despite constraints.
“This project we are commissioning today is very significant to us. Truth is like a child delivered in the market; there is no way you can hide it,” Fubara said.
He recalled that the decision to embark on the road project was taken while the government was commissioning the Emohua–Tema Junction section of the East–West Road, noting that the Ogbakiri axis forms part of a critical corridor linking Tema, Abalama, Abonnema and Buguma.
According to him, it would have been unfair to commission one section of the corridor and abandon the Ogbakiri stretch, prompting his administration to make a firm promise to the people of Kalabari, Emohua and Ogbakiri to address both sections of the road.
Fubara revealed that the first payment for the project was made at a time when the state was grappling with a court judgment that restricted access to funds, but said his administration remained determined, trusting God to make a way to finance the project.
“We have come to show evidence of service delivery. We have come to assure our people that we are a government that will make promises and keep them,” he said.
The governor said he had taken note of requests from the Council of Chiefs, including the construction of internal roads to connect areas not covered by the project, as well as a proposed bridge to ease transportation, boost commercial activities and enhance security in the area.
He assured the community that the requests would be studied, including cost implications, with a response to follow.
Fubara also acknowledged a request for the elevation of the community’s chieftaincy stool, describing it as interesting, while commending the people of Ogbakiri for supporting the contractor and embracing peace.
He noted that the community, once associated with crisis and loss of lives, has now chosen harmony, which he said was responsible for the level of development being witnessed.
The governor pledged sustained government support for peaceful communities and singled out Dr. David Omereji for special recognition, commending him for standing firmly with the administration.
Fubara further disclosed that he recently visited the National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC), where he assured party leaders of strong grassroots support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, adding that with the backing of local government officials, traditional rulers and the people, “the job is 70 percent done.”
The governor appealed for peace across Emohua, Ogbakiri and the entire Rivers State, urging residents to protect public assets, including universities and other state and federal facilities.
He stressed that peace remains the foundation for sustainable development, assuring the people that with continued support and harmony, his administration would keep delivering on its promises.
