WATCH THE VIDEO HERE THE Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ibas, has called on the contractor handling the State Assembly Complex project to accelerate construction and meet the agreed timelines. The retired naval chief emphasized during an inspection of the ongoing reconstruction at the Assembly Complex on Moscow Road, Port Harcourt, today, that restoring full legislative activities in the state is a key part of his mandate. The project, awarded to Monier Construction Company (MCC) Limited, includes a two-story building with 34 en-suite offices, an elevator, a gallery, meeting rooms, and a conference hall. Construction has progressed significantly. Ibas noted that within two days of assuming office, he observed a critical gap in the state’s governance structure—the absence of a functional legislative arm. He is committed to ensuring a fully operational Assembly within six months. “I have been part of the executive arm, and I see that one missing pillar in our governance is the legislature. They need a proper space to function effectively,” he said. Expressing some concerns over the project’s progress, he stated, “I am not yet certain if work is moving at the expected pace. However, by the end of six months, this facility must be ready.” He assured that the government has fulfilled its financial commitments, leaving the responsibility to the contractor to adhere to agreed timelines. Accompanying him on the inspection was the State Head of Service, George Nwaeke, while MCC’s General Manager, Omaka Oko, conducted the tour.
RIVERS: Administrator pledges to complete Assembly complex
