SEEFOR: RSG, World Bank Commission Micro Projects In Khana

The Rivers State Government in conjunction with the World Bank/European Union (EU) has commissioned two micro projects in Nyokuru Community, Khana Local Government Area.
The projects, which were executed under the State Employment and Expenditure for Results (SEEFOR) project, include a 200 seater Civic Centre and a water borehole.
The State Commissioner for Finance , Isaac Kamalu, said the SEEFOR programme was initiated by the government to put smiles on the faces of the poorest communities in the state.
Kamalu, who was represented by the Director, Community Driven Development Social Project Implementation Unit (CDDS-PIU), Ministry of Chieftaincy and Community Affairs, Sir ThankGodAmaewhule, said the projects were designed to improve the economy of the community.
According to him, the civic centre will foster social interaction among the people, boost their revenue based and promote community spirit and inclusiveness.
Similarly, he said the borehole will check the spread of waterborne disease such as: Cholera, diarrhea, dysentery, typhoid among others disease in the community.
“Commissioning this borehole water today in Nyokuru Community will defiantly reduce the menace of water borne diseases, thereby enhancing healthy living in the community”, he said.
Amaehule who thanked Governor Wike for his support in the actualization of the project reminded Nyokuru Community of the need to protect the projects from vandalisation.
Also speaking, the Paramount ruler of Nyokuru Community, Mene Sir Jackson Abiikor said SEEFOR has brought hope to the people.
He also urged for the construction of a modern market for the community.
Earlier, the Chairperson, community project Management Committee (CPMC) Nyokuru Lady Nwiuealo said the event has brought hope to the community.
She promised that the project will be jealously maintained by the community.