Governor Wike made the statement while inspecting some ongoing projects in Obio/Akpor and Port Harcourt Local Government Areas of the State.
Projects inspected included the eleventh flyover site at Location Junction along Mgbuogba- NTA Road, the site for the twelfth flyover at Rumuokuta Round-about, the dualisation of Azikiwe Street -Illoabuchi Road and the sand-filled land in Ogbunuabali Town.
Governor Wike explained that the inspection became necessary in order to ascertain the impact the projects would have on the socioeconomic life of the residents within the areas.
The Governor said despite the attendant cost implication of undertaking the projects, his administration has paid eighty per cent for the road duplication to the contractor, Julius Berger, which is also handling the two new flyovers.
He also assured that he will start paying for the compensation to owners of the buildings so that Julius Berger can start demolishing the affected structures.
The Rivers State also governor appealed to the residents in the areas, particularly in Mile 2 Diobu, Port Harcourt to show understanding and endure the inconvenience they would suffer while the work lasted.
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