Fubara begins work on 2.5km shoreline protection project 

…says administration committed to increasing access to portable water 

​The Rivers State government is set to begin construction of a 2.5km shoreline reclamation project for Ndoni, Oniukwu, Isiukwu and Ase-Azaga communities in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni local government area. The state’s executive council in October 2025 formally approved the initiative as part of broader shoreline protection efforts.

​Siminalayi Fubara, state governor, while flagging off the project in March 2026, said it aims to combat erosion and reclaim land in riverine communities. The intervention follows increasing environmental concerns in the region’s flood-prone areas.

​China Harbour Construction to deliver project by December

​Temple Nwofor, professor and Commissioner for Works, during an on-site inspection, said the project, contracted to China Harbour Construction Company, is expected to be completed before the end of the year. The commissioner added that soil tests and other environmental impact assessment requirements for the project had been concluded.

​The essence of the project is to protect the communities against unforeseen flooding that may occur, Nwofor said. He noted that without such protection, the future safety of the environment and the communities could be endangered when water levels rise.

​Fubara advocates for sustainable water resource management

​Nwofor commended the governor for awarding the project, noting that it will bring maximum benefits to the communities. Meanwhile, the Rivers State governor has urged residents to conserve water resources in their communities in a bid to ensure availability of clean and fresh water for future generations.

​Fubara, who spoke on Sunday at Government House, Port Harcourt, described water as a precious resource nature provides for humans, animals and plants. The governor’s appeal coincides with broader regional efforts to improve ecological sustainability.

​Infrastructure upgrades to mark World Water Day

​Fubara, in a World Water Day goodwill message, said his administration is committed to upgrading water infrastructure, increasing access points and promoting sustainable water management for the benefit of all residents.

​The government aims to integrate these environmental protections with ongoing urban and rural development goals. These efforts are expected to improve the long-term resilience of the state’s water and land resources.