Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has assured residents that the over 50-kilometre Port Harcourt Ring Road project will be completed and handed over by October this year.
The governor gave the assurance on Tuesday after carrying out an inspection of the ongoing construction. The road project spans at least five local government areas and is aimed at reducing traffic congestion within the Port Harcourt metropolis and neighbouring communities.
Fubara disclosed that Julius Berger Nigeria Limited, the contractor handling the project, reaffirmed its readiness to meet the delivery deadline, as long as funding continues without interruption.
He maintained that despite the prevailing challenges in the state, his administration will ensure steady financial support to prevent any delay in execution, stressing that fulfilling the promise to Rivers people remains a top priority.
“If you could remember, the project was supposed to be for about thirty-six months, and we felt we’re already close to that thirty-six months. We need to really confirm the level of progress that the company has made.
“In the course of our discussion, they are still assuring us that by October, they will deliver the project, and I strongly believe this promise I make to my people will be delivered. What they need is the fund, and from my own end is the push”, Governor Fubara assured.
He described the Ring Road as a critical infrastructure initiative, explaining that it was conceptualised by his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, and forms a key component of the state’s broader urban expansion and economic development strategy.
Governor Fubara recalled that his predecessor had hoped that completing the Port Harcourt Ring Road would bring appreciation from the people of Rivers State. He expressed determination to realise that vision in the interest of both current residents and future generations.
“This project is very important considering the person who conceived it, My Oga, the honorable minister. He had a very big vision. He believed that if I achieved this project at record time, people would be happy with me.”
“Notwithstanding whatever is happening, it is also my wish and my struggle to ensure that that wish comes through. So, you can understand the importance of this project to us and to everyone who means well for our dear states.”
The Port Harcourt Ring Road project was inaugurated at the start of Fubara’s administration with a projected 36-month completion schedule.
Once completed, the road is expected to function as a major bypass around the state capital, easing pressure on inner-city routes, improving connectivity to industrial and residential districts, and strengthening the overall transport infrastructure in Rivers State.
What you should know
The Port Harcourt Ring Road is one of the largest infrastructure projects currently underway in Rivers State.
Designed to reduce congestion and open up new economic corridors, the road cuts across multiple local government areas and is central to long-term urban planning in the state.
Originally conceived under former Governor Nyesom Wike, the project has continued under Governor Siminalayi Fubara, reflecting continuity in infrastructure policy despite political tensions.
Its timely completion could significantly impact traffic flow, business activities, and property development within and around Port Harcourt.
