Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has disclosed that he met an increased ₦600billion in the State account after he resumed office from his six months suspension by President Bola Tinubu.
This is as the governor has reaffirmed his commitment to the prudent and transparent management of the state’s resources, assuring residents that his administration has maintained clear and verifiable financial records.
Governor Fubara made the disclosure Wednesday, while inaugurating the 14.2-kilometre Obodhi–Ozochi Road at the Ozochi Playground in Ahoada-East Local Government Area.
He disclosed that his administration left over ₦300 billion in the state’s coffers before the declaration of emergency rule and returned to meet the sum increased to about ₦600 billion, stressing that detailed records of revenue, expenditure and ongoing projects are intact.
According to the governor, the full financial records of the state will be made available to the public within the next six months, noting that accountability remains a core principle of his leadership.
“Nobody can take away my sincerity and genuineness,” Governor Fubara said, insisting that he has never been associated with financial misappropriation and has served diligently under previous administrations without any blemish.
“I am not associated with anything fraudulent. Your money and the record of how your money is being spent are intact, and we are executing very strong and impactful projects across the state,” he added.
Speaking on the Obodhi–Ozochi Road, the governor described the project as a major intervention that has significantly improved access and connectivity for communities in Ahoada-East, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to people-oriented development.
He explained that the project was initiated in November 2022 by his predecessor after consultations aimed at strengthening political support in Ahoada-East and Ahoada-West, and was conceived as a strategic development initiative for the people.
Governor Fubara noted that upon assuming office, his administration ensured the completion of the project and expanded its scope by extending the original design by four kilometres, bringing the total length to 14.2 kilometres.
“This is our own way of saying thank you for the support of your son and for the love you have shown,” he said, acknowledging the immense contributions of leaders and stakeholders in the area to his emergence as governor.
He also expressed appreciation for the warm reception accorded him, describing the presentation of 14 cows by the community as a powerful symbol of unity and gratitude.
“What you have demonstrated today is love,” the governor said, assuring the people that his administration would respond positively to their requests, including the proposed extension of the road.
Governor Fubara further called for sustained political support, urging stakeholders to translate the massive turnout at the event into future electoral capital, particularly towards the re-election of President Tinubu.
Earlier, the Permanent Secretary of the Rivers State Ministry of Works, Dr Austin Ezekiel-Hart, said the Obodhi–Ozochi Road and Bridge Project has a total length of 14.2 kilometres with a carriageway width of 7.3 metres, adding that the project meets required engineering standards.
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