Governor Siminalayi Fubara has said that the 33.5-kilometre Elele–Umudioga–Egbeda–Ubimini–Ikiri–Omoku Road is 90 per cent completed and will be inaugurated in May 2026.
Fubara made the disclosure on Wednesday after inspecting the dual carriageway spanning Ikwerre, Emohua and Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Areas of Rivers State.
According to the governor, the project will end years of hardship and insecurity experienced by commuters along the corridor, while unlocking economic opportunities in Omoku, popularly known as the state’s “Gas City.”
A section of the Elele/Umudioga/Egbeda/Ubimini/Ikiri/ Omoku Road.
He described the road as a signature project of his administration aimed at expanding the state’s road network and boosting economic activities.
“From my assessment, about 90 per cent of the job is already done, and what remains will be delivered before the end of April,” Fubara said.
He added that the road, which links three key local government areas, would significantly improve connectivity and ease movement across the state.
The governor also highlighted the security benefits of the project, noting that the route had long been associated with criminal activities, including kidnappings.
“For residents and businesses in Port Harcourt and its environs, this road used to be a death trap. With the current development, such issues will become a thing of the past as security agencies can now access the area more effectively,” he said.
Another section of the Elele/Umudioga/Egbeda/Ubimini/Ikiri/ Omoku Road.
Fubara commended the contractor for the pace and quality of work, particularly on the bridge component, expressing confidence that the remaining aspects would be completed before the end of April ahead of its formal inauguration.
