The Rivers State Government in conjunction with the World Bank/European Union has commissioned some micro projects in Ogu, headquarters of Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area.
The projects, which include a market and public toilet, were executed under the State Employment and Expenditure for Results (SEEFOR) Project.
Commissioner for Finance, Barrister Isaac Kamalu, said the projects were part of the effort of the State Government, the World Bank and the European Union to improve the living condition of the remotest communities in the state.
The Commissioner, who was represented by the Project Director, Community Driven Development Social-Project Implementation Unit (CDDS-PIU), Ministry of Chieftaincy/Community Affairs, Sir ThankGod Amaemule, said the two micro, projects will improve the living conditions of Ogu Community.
He said the market will improve commerce in the community, while the public toilet will improve hygiene.
“The market will provide a place where goods and services will be readily available, thereby alleviating the suffering of the people of this community by reducing the stress of moving a long distance to access where to buy and sell.”
He also said the “public toilet provided for the Ogu Community will among other things reduce water pollution, stop smells and offensive odour within the community, stop littering the community with human faeces, and above all, stop wastage of money on drugs for treatment of water borne and communicable diseases.”
Also speaking, the Amanyanabo of Ogu Kingdom, HRM King Nicholas Nimenibo thanked the agency for the projects and called for more of similar projects in Ogu.
