Key Points
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Ibas says he achieved president’s mandate in Rivers.
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Projects delivered include infrastructure, training, and electrification.
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Federal presence in Rivers highlighted through completed programs.
Dumu Lulu-Briggs Ibas, a former presidential aide in charge of federal programs in Rivers State, said he has fully carried out the orders given to him by President Bola Tinubu. He pointed to infrastructure projects, social investments, and reforms that have affected communities all over the oil-rich state.
Ibas made it clear during a briefing in Port Harcourt on Friday that the president’s orders were clear from the start and that his team made sure they were “delivered without excuses.” He gave examples of projects he oversaw that included building roads, energy initiatives, and empowerment programs. He said these were proof of the federal government’s presence in the Niger Delta.
Ibas is determined to carry out the president’s orders
Ibas said that the president’s job in Rivers wasn’t just to build things; it was also to rebuild trust between the government and the people. He said, “We followed every order we got from the presidency to the letter.” “We did what we said we would do.”
He talked about projects like bringing electricity to rural areas, fixing up markets, and training young entrepreneurs. He also said that more than 70% of the planned interventions were already in place.
The former aide said that the projects have lowered unemployment in certain areas, made it easier to get to markets, and set the stage for long-term growth. He went on to say that leaders in Eleme, Okrika, and Obio-Akpor have praised the efforts, saying they show that the federal government is committed to including everyone.
But independent observers say that there are still problems. Analysts say that ongoing violence, youth unrest, and environmental degradation still hurt development gains. But they all agree that the visible rollout of projects could help change how people think about neglect in the Niger Delta.
The president’s job in Rivers
According to a report by Vanguard news, Ibas also stressed that carrying out the president’s orders in Rivers was part of a bigger plan to make sure that all of Nigeria develops fairly. He told people to hold leaders accountable, but he also said that keeping up the momentum will require steady support from the federal government.
Ibas said, “The president made a promise to Rivers State, and I’m proud to have helped keep that promise.”
As Rivers gets ready for more political battles before the 2027 elections, his comments are likely to get attention from both supporters in Abuja and critics who are still unsure about how federal interventions are measured. Ibas says that for now, his record speaks for itself.
