Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has said the ongoing reconstruction of the Creek Road Market in the old Port Harcourt Township will be completed by January.
The governor gave the assurance during an inspection of the project site, expressing satisfaction with the pace and quality of work by the contractor.
Fubara explained that the decision to prioritise the market project followed the discovery that traders had extended their activities onto adjoining roads due to inadequate space, thereby hindering ongoing road construction in the area.
He noted that although his administration had earlier planned to rehabilitate roads within the Township, it became necessary to first address the market situation to ensure smooth and lasting infrastructure development.
According to the governor, the spillover from the old market had posed a major challenge to construction works, prompting the government to embark on building a larger and more modern facility for traders.
Fubara further disclosed that the project has been divided into three sections—A, B and C—with active construction ongoing in one section, while preparatory work continues in others.
He revealed that part of the site was identified as a borrow pit, requiring evacuation and sand-filling before construction could proceed fully.
The governor said the contractor had assured him that all identified challenges would be addressed within schedule, with delivery expected between now and January.
He added that the project reflects his administration’s commitment to improving trading conditions while supporting road infrastructure and urban renewal in the area.
