By Philip Ezuma,. Port Harcourt
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has assured that the Bori and Omoku Zonal Hospitals will be ready for public use by the end of 2024.
The Governor noted that there are detractors who want to distract the government’s focus on delivering quality projects and services to Rivers people.
The Governor, however, assured that, notwithstanding those political attacks, he is implementing the strategic vision of governance that aligns with the goals of providing affordable healthcare services, quality education and boosting agriculture while providing standard infrastructure for the State.
Governor Fubara gave the assurance when he inspected the extent of reconstruction work achieved at the Zonal Hospital Site in Omoku Town in Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area on Monday.
The Governor said: “I want you to know this afternoon of this reconfirmation of our commitment to Rivers people that, not minding the attacks, notwithstanding the boast by people who believe they don’t want this State to go forward, that they will be disappointed.
“That they want to make this State to be on fire so that we will be distracted from governance, we want to tell them that while we face the fire, our eyes are on the ball.
“We will ensure that this particular project is delivered on time, alongside that of Bori Zonal Hospital, by the special grace of God, before the end of this year.”
The Governor, who expressed satisfaction with the progress of work done, commended the contractor for adhering to agreed specifications of the project.
Governor Fubara said: “From what we have inspected this afternoon, it is a world-class standard of an intermediary health facility.
“We confirmed that the contractor is working according to specifications because we want this facility to have a mortuary, a laundry which are needed for a standard hospital, and accommodation for the health workers.
“You can see for yourself that you even saw a crane also working at the site of this project.”