The Rivers State Government has committed itself to achieving the redevelopment of the old Port Harcourt Township and give it a modern City outlook.
This new resolve was made public with the inauguration of the Implementation Committee of the Urban Renewal Vision of the Sir Fubara led-administration on Port Harcourt on Thursday.
Secretary to the Rivers State Government (SSG), Dr Tammy Danagogo inaugurated the committee on behalf of Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
Dr Danagogo said the committee is expected to restore the town plan, infrastructure and aesthetics of the old Port Harcourt City alongside adjourning lands and waterways
The Secretary to the State Government decried the decay of infrastructure in the old Port Harcourt Township because of the neglect of the town plan.
“The essence of this committee is to re-develop and renew the Port Harcourt Township, old GRA, Mile 1 Diobu, the waterfronts and canals in these areas. Develop them to a beautiful and functional city.
“Dr. Tonte Davies, the Administrator of Greater Port Harcourt Development Authority is the Chairman of the Committee, while Xcellon Capital will be Project Advisor.
"Many of you from both the private and public sectors are here because the Governor believes you have so much to contribute”.
Dr Danagogo also said: “We expect that this committee, composed of technocrats and bureaucrats, will collaborate and share ideas to transform the old Port Harcourt township, adjourning lands and waterways.
"Thank you for accepting the invitation to serve as I urge you to bring to bear your expertise to birth the Governors vision for the State."
Chairman of the Committee, who is also the Administrator of Greater Port Harcourt City Development Authority(GPHCDA), Dr. Tonte Davies promised on behalf of the members to fulfil the Governor's vision of re-developing the old Port Harcourt Township, adjourning lands and waterways.
Dr Davies who thanked the governor for finding them worthy, said they will contribute their wealth of experience t o achieve their mandate.
