Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has assured the people of Eneka of his administration’s commitment to restoring critical road infrastructure and preserving the community’s traditional heritage.

The Governor gave the assurance on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 while declaring open the 2025 Eneka Day Celebration at State Primary School One, Eneka. The event was themed “Unity: Our Strength for Progress.”

Governor Fubara urged the people to remain united, stressing that unity is vital for attracting meaningful government intervention and sustaining development. He acknowledged the deplorable state of internal roads in the community, attributing the damage largely to the movement of heavy-duty trucks diverted during the construction of flyovers in the area.

While noting the community’s request for the construction of over 100 internal roads, the Governor pledged to embark on a reasonable intervention that would focus on restoring Eneka’s major roads.

In a major highlight of the event, Governor Fubara issued an executive directive to the Commissioner for Chieftaincy and Community Affairs to commence the formal process for the elevation of Eneka’s traditional stool from second-class to first-class status. He described the move as a recognition of the community’s heritage and importance.

He further cautioned the community against actions capable of weakening their collective strength, reiterating that unity makes it easier for government support to be delivered without internal wranglings.

Also speaking, Senator John Azuta-Mbata affirmed that the Eneka people recognise Sir Siminalayi Fubara as the Governor of Rivers State and pledged their continued support for his administration. He further declared the community’s readiness to back the Governor’s re-election bid in the 2027 general election. The Senator also commended the appointment of Eze Chike Worlu Wodo, head of the Apara clan, as Chairman of the Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers.

In his remarks, Chairman of the Community Caretaker Committee (CTC), Lawson Chukwu, reaffirmed the community’s loyalty to the Fubara administration. He thanked the Governor for elevating the traditional stool to second-class status and for the ongoing flyover project, while also requesting further elevation to first-class status and the construction of internal roads as well as drainage systems to address perennial flooding. He concluded by pledging Eneka’s total support for the Governor’s second-term ambition.

Chairman of the occasion, George Chibuozu, described the celebration as a strong platform for advancing human capital and infrastructural development in the community.