Nobody’ll be allowed to disrupt construction of Bonny Jetty —Wike

Rivers State governor, Mr Nyesom Wike, has
stated that nobody will be allowed to stop
the progress of construction work at the Bille/
Bonny Jetty.
Addressing youths near the project site after
his inspection visit, yesterday, Governor Wike
advised them to support and cooperate with
the contractors.
Wike
He noted that the project is for the overall
benefit of the residents of the area and the
riverine communities of Bonny Island, Bille
and Nembe in neighbouring Bayelsa State.
The governor wondered why youths in the
community have refused to be employed by
the contractor, preferring to act as stumbling
blocks to the smooth execution of the
project.
Stating that further efforts will be made to
ensure that the youths of the area buy-into the
project, Governor Wike noted that if such
efforts fail, his administration will take
stronger measures to protect the contractors
to deliver the project on schedule.
He said: “This project is crucial to our
improvement of marine transport to Bonny,
Bille and other adjoining riverine communities.
“We are determined to complete the project
on schedule. Therefore, we will not tolerate
any youth disrupting work at the Bille/
BonnyJetty under construction. We will take
measures to protect the contractors to
deliver on this project.”
The governor expressed satisfaction with the
quality of work done so far by the contractor.
He assured them of regular payment for
milestones achieved and the protection of their
workforce.
The rehabilitation of the Bille/ Bonny Jetty
was conceived by the Wike administration to
improve the safety and security of marine
transport along that route.
Also, yesterday, Governor Wike inspected
ongoing work at the Rivers State Ecumenical
Centre.
Work at the structure is nearing the 40 percent
mark as the contractor is preparing the
roofing framework for the Christian
Interdenominational Facility.