Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has expressed satisfaction with the quality of work at the Rumuokoro Market and Park.

The governor who spoke on Monday during his inspection of the market which has been completed , noted that it will help to decongest traffic along that route.

Governor Wike said his visit to the market is to ensure that contractor executed the key project in line with approved specifications.

The market was started by Governor Wike to check street trading along that route.

The Rumuokoro Market and Park has 608 open stalls, 91 lock up shops and Modern Park for transporters.

It will be recalled that Governor Wike in February, 2017 explained to the leaders of Rumuokoro why he started the construction of the market and park.

The governor had earlier explained to the street traders why they will be relocated by his administration .

Speaking when he granted audience to the Nyeweli Rumuokoro, Eze Allwell Ohwonda and Leaders of Rumuokoro Clan at the Government House, Port Harcourt in February 2017, Governor Wike stated that the Rumuokoro Market and Bus Station is a step towards stopping street trading in that axis.

He said after the completion of the two facilities, nobody would be allowed to trade on the major road, while illegal parking of commercial vehicles on the road would be discouraged.

He noted that criminals operating along the road will also be dislodged and the Rumuokoro clan made more secure for business and residential purposes.

He said: “Once we complete the Rumuokoro Market and Bus Station, those trading on the road will be relocated to the market. We shall therefore no longer allow people to trade on the streets.

“The community will be accomodated in the market as well. We will also a community health centre for Rumuokoro clan. “

The governor noted that his administration will continue to promote community development across the state, pointing out project execution is one of the ways to appreciate the people for their loyalty and support.

The governor also inspected the rehabilitated Government Girls Secondary School, Rumuokwuta.

Simeon Nwakaudu,

Special Assistant to the Rivers State Governor, Electronic Media.

12th June, 2017.

Pictures 1 to 4: Rumuokoro Market and Park.

Picture 5: Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike (m), Rumuokoro Market and Park Site Engineer, Henry Ofolete (l) and Director, Rivers State Bureau of Public Procurement, Mr Igonibo Thompson during the inspection of the Completed Rumuokoro Market and Park on Monday.

Picture 6 and 7: Rumuokoro Market and Park

Picture 8: Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike (m), Rumuokoro Market and Park Site Engineer, Henry Ofolete (l) and Director, Rivers State Bureau of Public Procurement, Mr Igonibo Thompson during the inspection of the Completed Rumuokoro Market and Park on Monday.

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This report was dated last year, what is the current state of the facility? We actually applauded this structure last year. Why is this being re reported again?

Sai WIKE



Any other governor is a counterfeit

This guy has done much for his ikwerre brothers.

lastempero:
This guy has done much for his ikwerre brothers.

The "Ikwerre Agenda" theory.

lastempero:
This guy has done much for his ikwerre brothers.

Why do you people in Rivers state like to allot development by a government to tribal sentiment. Is d market used by only ikwerre people? Doesn't it serve the whole of Rumuokoro and it's environment? Are the Igbos, Akwaibom and Yoruba people not d traders in the market? I begiiiiii. I tire for una for that Rivers state.

Good facility.

kopite:

Why do you people in Rivers state like to allot development by a government to tribal sentiment. Is d market used by only ikwerre people? Doesn't it serve the whole of Rumuokoro and it's environment? Are the Igbos, Akwaibom and Yoruba people not d traders in the market? I begiiiiii. I tire for una for that Rivers state.

Iam not from rivers and i have no affliation with any politician in rivers state.

Please can u counter my claim that over 80 percent of projects in rivers state is in ikwere land.Mind u iam not here to play politics,just my observation as a ph resident and i know how things work over here,remember okrika or calabari
Man will not near that market to collect any levy be it govt or community levy and that makes it an ikwerre affair.

kopite:

Why do you people in Rivers state like to allot development by a government to tribal sentiment. Is d market used by only ikwerre people? Doesn't it serve the whole of Rumuokoro and it's environment? Are the Igbos, Akwaibom and Yoruba people not d traders in the market? I begiiiiii. I tire for una for that Rivers state.

brother, you are talking like you don't know Nigerians are senseless, hopeless animals that know absolutely nothing. I don't expect anything better...

Say anything you like. The truth is that Wike is working.

I don't like Wike but this is false accusation.....just admire his efforts and stop diluting his achievements

otokx:
This report was dated last year, what is the current state of the facility? We actually applauded this structure last year. Why is this being re reported again?

Governor of the people.

Mr projects.

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Lawalatm:
I don't like Wike but this is false accusation.....just admire his efforts and stop diluting his achievements

false how, what date was the statement signed?

Wiked wike mr projects, I sight u ooo Weldon sir.

It's not about erecting structures, we don't have maintenance in our dictionaries.

Kudus to wike...
Creek road project dat has been abadoned for the past 10years has finally bn completed by wike with street light in dual axis.
#Mrproject2019

lastempero:


Iam not from rivers and i have no affliation with any politician in rivers state.

Please can u counter my claim that over 80 percent of projects in rivers state is in ikwere land.Mind u iam not here to play politics,just my observation as a ph resident and i know how things work over here,remember okrika or calabari
Man will not near that market to collect any levy be it govt or community levy and that makes it an ikwerre affair.

If hold-up and Go-slow hold u for that Rumuokoro junction, u go see the urgent need for this project and hence, shun tribal sentiment.

otokx:
This report was dated last year, what is the current state of the facility? We actually applauded this structure last year. Why is this being re reported again?

thank you my brother. Any structure built in rivers state must turn into a den of illicit activities. The place is just looking like one kyn mad place. No orderliness.

This is good. What are development.

cool.. it's time to ban open markets/ street trading hawking to make the environment descent and Neat

LordsApostle:

brother, you are talking like you don't know Nigerians are senseless, hopeless animals that know absolutely nothing. I don't expect anything better...

I am a Nigeria I am not senseless, maybe you are..

kopite:

Why do you people in Rivers state like to allot development by a government to tribal sentiment. Is d market used by only ikwerre people? Doesn't it serve the whole of Rumuokoro and it's environment? Are the Igbos, Akwaibom and Yoruba people not d traders in the market? I begiiiiii. I tire for una for that Rivers state.

shutup you can't see yellowbar demons in PH doing legitimate business , it's either internet wiring or taxi drivers... AFONJA