The Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed optimism that his administration’s ongoing delivery of infrastructure across the state will reinforce public trust and translate into increased support for President Bola Tinubu.

Fubara spoke while inaugurating the 5.94-kilometre Ihuowo–Ihuama Road in Ahoada East Local Government Area, a project awarded in October 2024 by his administration.

The governor noted that the road project highlights his government’s commitment to responsive governance and addressing the pressing needs of the people.

He described the intervention as a basic responsibility of any people-oriented administration, noting that the road, in its previously deplorable state, had been a death trap and an epicentre of crime and kidnapping.

Fubara said his administration remains focused on service delivery to improve the living conditions of residents across Rivers State.

He said: “It is our duty as a government to listen to the needs of the people and come to their aid. This road in Ahoada East was a death trap. Kidnapping was high on this road.

“I am talking about other security issues. This corridor was the major route used by those who do not want peace in this country to access the riverine areas. With what we have done, it will no longer be business as usual for them.

“I have not done anything unusual; we have only done what we need to do as a government.”

Fubara said that while every administration has a definite lifespan, his government will be remembered for its simplicity, openness to public concerns and prompt response to the needs of the people.

He noted that the administration’s projects would stand as evidence of the delivery of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda in 2027, adding that selling the President to the people would not be difficult.

“We are doing all these so that when we come to you and talk to you about where we are heading, it will not be a difficult message to sell to the people of Ahoada.

“Our people will say we tested him with little things and he proved himself, so if he comes to tell us this is where we are going, they will follow without hesitation.

“We will continue to focus on delivering good services to our people so that when our administration comes to an end, it will be remembered for its simplicity, listening ear and prompt problem-solving,” he said.

Earlier, the Chairman of Ahoada East Local Government Area, Solomon Ochoma, said in his welcome address that the road is vital to the area as it will improve safety and the economic wellbeing of residents.

He urged the people to protect the infrastructure and take collective ownership of it.