THE Rivers State Government has stated that the period of emergency rule did not hinder its development plans, assuring residents of its continued commitment to infrastructure and social services despite recent political turbulence.

This assurance came as the state unveiled a 10-day schedule of project commissioning and flag-offs set to take place across various local government areas from December 10 to December 23.

Speaking during a joint media briefing in Port Harcourt yesterday, Secretary to the State Government (SSG) Benibo Anabraba said Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s administration remained focused throughout the political crisis and has now fully regained momentum in executing and completing key projects.

Despite the resultant effect of the interregnum in democratic governance, this administration has taken off in earnest from where we stopped, Anabraba said.

He credited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for providing the intervention that enabled the state government to return to office and stabilise its programmes, describing the President’s role as fatherly and instrumental to ensuring continuity.

Anabraba revealed that 10 major projects have been scheduled for commissioning and flag-off, with more set to be unveiled after Christmas.

The rollout will cover at least six LGAs, including Ahoada East, Ahoada West, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni, Ikwerre, Emohua, Obio/Akpor, and Port Harcourt City.

He emphasized that the programme reflects the administration’s firm commitment to its social contract with the people of Rivers State.