Fubara Expands Rivers’ Blue Economy Potentials, Constructs 13.55km Coastal Road -

The construction of the 13.52km Ngo-Atlantic-Oyorokoto coastal road in Rivers State, which is currently ongoing, has been described as a bold and visionary effort by the state government to open up the coastal region for economic growth and harness the full potential of the state’s blue economy.

Siminalayi Fubara, Rivers State governor, made this known on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, during a visit to the project site in Andoni Local Government Area.

The road leads to a newly identified beachfront facing the Atlantic Ocean, separate from the popular Oyorokoto beach.

Fubara explained that while the original plan was to construct a road leading to Oyorokoto Town and its popular beach, his administration decided to expand the project to create an entirely new route that would open access to another pristine beachfront.

A release by Nelson Chukwudi, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, pointed out that the road, which cuts through challenging coastal terrain, is being constructed by Monier Construction Company (MCC).

The governor, during the visit, said, “is a virgin road, 13.52 kilometres of a new pathway to the blue economy.
“Initially, we were constructing a road to Oyorokoto Beach, one of the finest tourist centres in this area. But as we progressed, we discovered another beach directly facing the Atlantic Ocean. It became clear that we shouldn’t limit development to just one site. We want to harness this new beach front as part of our broader plan to develop the blue economy.”

Fubara stressed that once completed, the project will not only improve access to coastal communities but also stimulate tourism and economic activities, boosting revenue for Rivers State.
Describing the area’s difficult terrain as challenging, he commended the contractor for its dedication and expressed confidence that the road would be completed and commissioned by March next year.

“You can see for yourself, it’s a brand-new road in a very difficult terrain, just like the one we saw yesterday. But I strongly believe we will overcome it. From what we’ve seen today, the contractor, MCC, is doing their best, and by next year, hopefully by March, we’ll have the cause to commission this project and give God all the glory,” he said.

Fubara also visited Opobo/Nkoro Local Government Area to assess the progress of work on the Epellema axis of the ongoing 5.2km Kalaibiama-Epellema road project featuring a 450-meter bridge.

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