The governorship candidate of the Action Peoples Party, APP, in Rivers State, Dr Leesi Ggborogbosi, has said creation of three new cities in the three senatorial districts of state will take development to the grassroots.

Dr. Gborogbosi said the urbanization policy will increase economic activities in the rural areas, reduce poverty as well as overcome challenges of insecurities in the state.

In statement, the APP governorship candidate also said with the urbanization policy, the new cities will be economic centres, noting that economic hubs will be created in each senatorial area.

The statement read in part: “The policy of Dr. Gborogbosi is to ensure there is development everywhere.

“The building of three new cities will help him in his plan to develop a strong economy.

“This will ensure that wherever you may reside in Rivers State, development will reach you.

“The presence of three more cities in the three senatorial districts of the state will give room for collaboration and competition for growth among the three senatorial districts, which  he said will accelerate rural development.

“There is a need for proper management of the activities of the new cities including Port Harcourt city to create more jobs and attract investments into the state.”

Gborogbosi stated that his team would like to collaborate with real estate companies, construction companies, and banks to build the new cities.

This will attract local and foreign investors to Rivers State to create jobs and to contribute to the development of our communities.