Governor Fubara Inaugurates Reconstructed Buguma- Degema

Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara has unveiled  the reconstructed  Buguma-Degema-Abonnema Road, a major transport corridor linking communities across the Asari-Toru, Degema, and Akuku-Toru Local Government Areas.

The project, a 19.79 kilometre road which was  executed by Julius Berger Nigeria  Plc,  brings to an end the nightmares of man- hour loss and insecurity  associated with the route.

The long stretch of road  was in a  very deplorable condition before the Fubara administration awarded the contract for its rehabilitation in September 2024.

Speaking at the inauguration ceremony on Monday, Governor Fubara disclosed  that the completion of the  project  within record time is the fulfillment of a personal commitment made after witnessing the  severe degradation of the road during a previous visit to the area. 

“It is a road that you must pass if you’re going to Abonnema. It is a road  that because of its state, a lot of evil activities was taking place there. 

“But to the glory of God today, I don’t think those negative acts can even be imagined or be carried out along that corridor again.

“I made a promise to myself that day that even if it is remaining one week, we must make sure that we fix this road. Today, to the glory of God, the road has been fixed.

“I am happy that today, we are all here gathered happily that this particular dream has come to reality,” he said 

Governor Fubara reiterated that his desire for the state   is not just  about embarking on projects but in doing those things that  will touch the lives of the  people positively. 

He reaffirmed  the  commitment of his administration to complete the  Trans-Kalabari Highway, another  major road project linking several coastal communities in the state.

Governor Fubara expressed appreciation to the people for their love and cooperation especially for allowing the contractors to do their jobs without hitches. 

“You have shown me so much love. Nobody can take that away. One particular project that cannot be denied is the Trans- Kalabari Road that we are doing. 

“I want to beg you that if I cannot meet all you requests today,don’t worry, my successor will continue from where I will stop,” he said. 

Commissioner for Works, Prof. Temple Nwofor, disclosed that  the  Buguma-Degema- Abonnema project met all required state standards. 

Nwofor said that the road has  a 50mm asphaltic binder course and a 50mm asphaltic wearing course. 

According to him, the project also included the complete rehabilitation of seven existing bridges across Ido, Abalama, and other  neighbouring communities, alongside the installation of streetlights, concrete walkways, culverts, and reinforced concrete drainage channels ranging from 0.5 meters to 2.2 meters in width to support long-term durability.