Bonny, Nembe, Bille Jetties To Get Facelift …As Wike Plans To Boost Marine Transport

Soon Bonny, Bille and Nembe jetties at the Creek Road waterfront are to get facelift following an unscheduled visit by the state Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike to the waterfront at the weekend.
Shortly after inspecting the condition of the jetties mostly used by traders and passengers from the riverine communities, Wike said the area will be revamped so as to develop an effective marine transport in the state.
The governor also announced the immediate commencement of the reconstruction of the Bille Jetty in Borikiri area of Port Harcourt for the conveyance of goods by ferries to the riverine communities.
Addressing traders at the Creek Road Market in Port Harcourt Township, where the Bille Jetty is located, Wike directed the total upgrade of the jetty, reconstruction of the facilities and the enhancement of the safety standards of the jetty.
He disclosed that Julius Berger Construction Company will be engaged to revamp the waterfront such that some of the shanties and makeshift buildings will give way for more befitting landing jetties with parking lots for vehicles.
The governor said: “I am not happy with the condition of this important jetty. That is why we will reconstruct the jetty and uplift the standards to enhance safe marine transport.
“We will also reconstruct the road leading to the jetty so that trucks and passengers can have access to the facility “.
Similarly, the governor, at the weekend, inspected on-going road projects in Port Harcourt and Obio/Akpor local government areas.
He particularly urged the contractor handling the NLNG-Nkpogu Bridge to ensure that the laying of asphalt on the road and bridge is completed on schedule.
Meanwhile, Governor, Nyesom Wike has assured those living in the riverine areas of the state that his administration will develop marine transport to enhance the economy of the riverine communities.
The governor also announced the immediate commencement of the reconstruction of the Bille Jetty in Borikiri area of Port Harcourt for the conveyance of goods by ferries to the some riverine communities.
Addressing traders at the Creek Road Market in Borikiri, where the Bille Jetty is located, Wike directed the total upgrade of the jetty, reconstruction of the facilities and the enhancement of its safety standards.
He also directed the immediate reconstruction of the road to the jetty to ensure that trucks bringing goods to the jetty have access to the transport facility.
The governor said: “I am not happy with the condition of this important jetty. That is why we will reconstruct it and uplift the standards to enhance safe marine transport.
“We will also reconstruct the road leading to the jetty so that trucks and passengers can have access to the facility”, Wike said.
Also at the weekend, the governor inspected on-going road projects in Port Harcourt and Obio/Akpor local government areas.
He particularly urged the contractor handling the NLNG-Nkpogu Bridge to ensure that the laying of asphalt on the road and bridge is completed on schedule.

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He should work on how to restore peace in Rivers.
Its always violent.

the peoples governor.

Tunami:
the peoples governor.

From the day he was sworn in into power, he has never rested. Always busy touching lives of the people with projects approvals and constructions and commissioning. Well done Your Excellency.

God bless my able governor. I see my state becoming a giant hub soon

Zombies won't like this, they prefer Aregbese!

ahaika23:
Zombies won't like this, they prefer Aregbese!

... bottu why

Talk na do governor,NYESOM WIKE,ebube dike.We are feeling the impact of your New Rivers Vision.Operation zero port holes,revamping of roads in Diobu area,taking the flight to mile one area flyover down to town area.We are also feeling your current impact at Woji road currently ongoing with speed of light.We can't help but say thank you for the reconstructions of these old abandoned almost non existing roads-Ayama linked road between okija street through Gambia street down Olu obasanjo road,the Bishop okoye Mile3 market road.The revamping of Rumukwurushi,eneka,Rupokwu road is awesome.A facelift giving to eagle island road linking Iloabuchi to Agip road will forever ease the pains and suffering of people of that area.The people at Psychiatric road Rumuigbo is feeling the impact of your Zero port holes message.Imera weeh.Diari