President Tinubu Meets Rivers State Leaders, Promises Infrastructure Development.
President Bola Tinubu held a significant meeting with a 62-member delegation of leaders from Rivers State at the State House on Thursday. The delegation was led by the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and the discussions centered on enhancing cooperation and development in the state.
During the meeting, President Tinubu reiterated his commitment to working closely with Rivers State to improve the lives of its people. He made a specific promise to reconstruct the critical Eleme Junction-Onne axis of the East-West Road, a vital transportation route in the state. This commitment is expected to alleviate transportation challenges and foster economic growth in the region.
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Furthermore, President Tinubu commended the delegation for their unwavering support of his administration. He described the people of Rivers State as indispensable partners in the journey towards building a better future for the entire nation. He emphasized the need for collaboration to address poverty, insecurity, and underdevelopment in both Rivers State and Nigeria as a whole.
In recognition of the valuable contributions of Rivers State to his administration, President Tinubu expressed his gratitude for the appointments of competent individuals from the state to key positions within his government.
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He also applauded the delegation for their role in securing a $14 billion investment approval for various projects nationwide during the G-20 Summit. Notably, this investment includes the expansion of Indorama Petrochemicals in Eleme, Rivers State, which is poised to stimulate economic growth and create job opportunities.
A statement released by Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, provided comprehensive details of the meeting. In his statement, Ngelale quoted President Tinubu as saying, “We are not meant to be in a position to be poor. We will turn the tide! Somewhere, somehow in this storm, there’s a quiet and peaceful place for us. We will locate it! We are not lazy people. We are richly endowed.”
The President emphasized his commitment to hard work and dedication to creating wealth for all Nigerians. He urged Nigerians to be patient with the government’s processes and expressed confidence that the nation would overcome challenges and achieve its goals.
Governor Siminalayi Fubara conveyed the delegation’s gratitude to President Tinubu for his administration’s positive impact on Rivers State. He mentioned that this was the first time the state had truly felt the federal government’s influence since the inception of democracy in 1999. Governor Fubara particularly appreciated the appointments of key individuals from Rivers State into strategic positions within the administration.
The Governor also highlighted the significant achievement of securing a $14 billion investment for national projects, emphasizing the state’s support for this initiative. He disclosed that Rivers State had allocated 209 hectares of land to support the new investment, underlining the commitment to fostering development and progress in the region.
President Tinubu’s meeting with the Rivers State delegation signifies his dedication to building strong partnerships and driving development in the nation, with a focus on reducing poverty and improving infrastructure.
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