…Promises PHC Upgrade
By Daniel Abia, Port Harcourt
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has called for the speedy and permanent resolution of the gas leakage in Bille Community, Degema Local Government Area, assuring residents of the government’s commitment to addressing the environmental and health challenges caused by the incident.
The governor also pledged to upgrade the Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) in the community to strengthen its capacity to respond to the health needs of residents.
Fubara made the commitment on Wednesday during an enlarged stakeholders’ meeting involving representatives of the Federal Government, the Rivers State Government and leaders of the affected community. The meeting was convened to review the situation in Bille and explore sustainable solutions to the environmental pollution affecting the area.
