Under the leadership of the Executive Chairman, Rt. Hon. Chief Promise Reginald, the Omuma Local Government Area (LGA) has undergone notable development marked by major structural updates, infrastructural projects, and targeted community empowerment initiatives.
Key completed and ongoing projects under his administration include:
1. Infrastructure & Hospitality Development
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Omuma Local Government Hotels: In a bid to boost local tourism and significantly enhance the council’s internally generated revenue (IGR), the administration awarded and initiated the construction of an ultra-modern Local Government Hotel complex in Eberi, the headquarter of the council which was not completed based on political sagas.
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Road Networks: Within his early tenure, the administration prioritized local connectivity by successfully completing several key roads and critical infrastructural projects to improve transit across the LGA.
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Eberi Market Project: The administration took over and completed structural work on the Eberi Market project located in Ward 1, revitalizing trade conditions for local merchants.
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2. Healthcare Initiatives
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Market Healthcare Center: To directly support the local trading community, a dedicated primary healthcare center was established right within the Eberi Market area to address immediate medical needs.
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Ward 2 Hospital Expansion: The council initiated a major ongoing hospital construction project in Ward 2, Umuelechi backed by collaboration with the Rivers State Government to expand its long-term medical scope.
3. Energy & Community Safety (“Lightup Omuma”)
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Solar-Powered Streetlights: Under the Lightup Omuma initiative, the administration facilitated the installation of solar-powered streetlights across major public spaces and roads. This project has directly improved evening security and allowed local traders to safely extend their business hours.
4. Youth Education & Economic Empowerment
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Sponsorships & Scholarships: The council set up an academic committee to select and sponsor the full higher education (through to NYSC completion) of the 10 best overall students in Omuma. Additionally, the council distributed free JAMB forms to 100 local students to ease their path to university admissions.
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MSME Capital Grants: To stimulate the local economy at the grassroots level, the council instituted a monthly empowerment program providing ₦1 million each to selected small business owners to scale up their operations.
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Mobility & Transit Support: The administration distributed 28 cars and mini-buses to designated council staff and local individuals to bolster council mobility and provide alternative income channels for the beneficiaries. Free community transport buses were also provided to ferry Omuma indigenes home during festive seasons.
This video highlights the broader development context within Rivers State, detailing key infrastructure and mega projects that support regional growth across local government areas.
