Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has announced that the 33.5-kilometre Elele-Umudioga–Egbeda–Ubimini-Ikiri–Omoku Road is nearing completion and will be inaugurated in May 2026.
The road project spans key parts of Rivers State, linking Ikwerre, Emohua, and Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni local government areas.
It forms part of the state’s infrastructure expansion aimed at improving connectivity across communities.
Road networks in oil-producing regions such as Rivers play a central role in supporting commerce, mobility and access to economic hubs.
Projects connecting areas like Omoku, often referred to as the “Gas City,” are considered important for regional development.
Fubara disclosed during an inspection of the project that the road has reached about 90 percent completion.
He stated that the remaining work would be completed before the end of April, ahead of the planned inauguration in May.
According to the governor, the project is a dual carriageway designed to improve transportation along the corridor and enhance access between communities.
He described the road as a major project of his administration, noting that it connects multiple local government areas and is expected to improve movement across the state.
Fubara also referenced the previous condition of the route, stating that the road had been associated with security concerns, including incidents affecting travellers.
He added that improved road infrastructure would allow easier access for security agencies and enhance monitoring along the corridor.
The governor commended the contractor for the pace and quality of work, particularly on bridge construction within the project.
Completion of the road is expected to improve transportation across several local government areas, facilitating movement of goods and services within Rivers State.
For businesses and residents, better road infrastructure can support trade, reduce travel time and improve access to economic centres such as Omoku.
Enhanced accessibility may also support security operations by enabling faster response and monitoring along previously difficult routes.
