BY JIMITOTA ONOYUME

PORT HAR-COURT—GOVERNOR Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State has assured that his administration will continue to pursue development programmes in the various communities of the state.

The governor, while on a tour of some communities in Ikwerre Local Government Area of the state, also promised to build two new model primary schools in Igwuruta to take care of the growing population in the area.

The communities visited were Igwuruta, Ipo, Omademe, Ozuaha, Omuanwa, Ubima and Omerelu.

He said: “This visit is not for campaign. We are here to discuss what will benefit the people at the grassroots. I am interested in the politics of development. I will build two new primary schools in Igwuruta. The primary schools will have 20 classroom blocks. This is because, the population in Igwuruta has increased and the geo-political setting of the area has also changed.

“I urge you people to be patient and peaceful. No more Azumba and Ihumba conflicts. When we build the schools, please send your children to school. The increased population in Igwuruta demands more development.”