The Rivers State Governor-elect, Siminialayi Fubara, has said his administration will create a robust partnership, aimed at boosting the state economy, with the Federal Government.
The state Commissioner for Information and Communications, Chris Finebone, stated this at a news briefing in Port Harcourt on Thursday, where he reeled out events for the inauguration of the incoming administration.
Finebone, who is also the Chairman, Media and Publicity Sub Committee of the inauguration committee, said the new administration intends to create a more viable Rivers State.
He said, “Although this event is to brief you on the events for the inauguration, we will not attempt to enter into the mind of the incoming Governor.
“However, we will be able to say based on the things that he has put out as his manifesto that the new administration to all intents and purposes is focused on creating an economically viable Rivers State.
“There have been specific pronouncements with regards to trying to encourage a bit more with regards to seaports, liaison with the Federal Government to ensure a blue economy.”
While noting that though the seaports are exclusively on the Federal Government’s list, Finebone said, “But from what the incoming governor has said there will be a lot of collaboration between the state and the Federal Government to ensure a more economically viable state.
“There will also be a focus on Infrastructural development that will encourage small businesses, and there is a focus on Agriculture as a means to encourage small businesses.
“In his manifesto, he has spoken about opening up and freeing up land, so that there will be a land tenure that will make it possible for people to turn their lands into wealth.”
The commissioner further said the governor-elect, “Will bring to bear his expertise and experience as a financial manager.
“So we can be sure of sound financial management in the next administration. Also going by his experience the public sector is going to see a lot of revamping.”
He said the incumbent Governor, Nyesom Wike, will commission a number of projects that will run into his handover to the new administration in the state.
