How could the market construction project affect the state government?
State government must fund market project in Port Harcourt The market construction project, overseen by Governor Fubara, requires the State Government to take on specific financial and operational responsibilities. The governor assured the contractor that the State Government will do its part to ensure the project continues as agreed. This commitment specifically includes addressing the issue of funding raised by the contractor to guarantee the project's timely delivery by January 2027. The market is intended to relocate street traders from Creek Road, thereby restoring traffic flow and improving the health and environmental conditions of the Old Port Harcourt Township.
- Effect
- Mixed
- How direct
- Stated in the reporting
- When
- Within weeks
- The story
- Gone quiet
How it reaches state government
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On October 23, 2026, Governor Siminalayi Fubara inspected the Creek Road Market construction in Port Harcourt. He stated the project, which includes about 700 stalls, is expected to be completed by January 2027. The inspection followed a meeting with SETRACO, which identified street traders occupying the Creek Road axis as a major cause of delays in road rehabilitation work.
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Governor Fubara assured the contractor handling the market project that the State Government will do its part to ensure the project continues as agreed. This commitment includes addressing the issue of funding raised by the contractor, which is necessary to guarantee the project's timely delivery by January 2027.
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- punchng.com Oct 23
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The facts so far
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- The Creek Road Market construction project is set to be completed by January 2027.punchng.com
- The first phase of the market comprises about 700 stalls and shops, covering wet and dry sections.punchng.com
- Street traders had taken over the road, making it impossible for the contractor to work on road rehabilitation.punchng.com
Why it matters
The project is critical for restoring order and functionality to the Old Port Harcourt Township. The current condition, where traders operate along streets, creates serious environmental and health hazards, and the market is intended to restore the area's status as a clean and orderly city.
For the State Government, the successful completion of this infrastructure project is a key measure of its commitment to improving the health and well-being of Rivers people. The government must manage the financial burden and operational challenges to meet the stated delivery timeline.
What we don't know yet
- What is the specific amount of funding the contractor has raised?
- What is the current status of the road resurfacing works in the Old Port Harcourt Township?
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Reporting
- punchng.comOct 23
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