Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has flagged off the upgrading and reconstruction of the Western Ahoada County Grammar School in Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State.
During the flag-off on Friday, Governor Wike assured that the reconstruction would be completed on schedule and in line with the approved specifications.
He said that the funds for the rehabilitation of the the school had been set aside, adding that work would not be stopped till the reconstruction was completed.
The governor assured that the school would be revived and returned to a position to impact knowledge.
His words: “We will complete the reconstruction of this school as pledged. We will bring up to the required standard.
“I am committed to keeping our promises to the Ekpeye kingdom. The funds for the rehabilitation of this school have been set aside”.
He charged the people of the council to cooperate with the contractors for the early completion of the reconstruction.
Besides, Commissioner of Education, Dr Tamunosisi Gogo-Jaja, said that since 1957 when the school was built under the Eastern Government, it has not witnessed major rehabilitation.
He assured that the upgrade by Governor Wike would witness the construction of a new administrative block, hostels, new classrooms, science laboratories, agriculture and music laboratories.
He added that the Water Reticulation Scheme of the school would be upgraded for the use of the staff and students.
Dr Felix Otuwarikpo, the Eze Igbu-Upata III, commended Governor Wike for keeping his promise to the people of Ahoada East Local Government Area.
Senator Representing Rivers West Senatorial District, Senator Osinakachukwu Ideozu, thanked the governor for his commitment to the development of Ekpeye kingdom.