Rivers State Administrator, Vice Admiral (Rtd) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, has reaffirmed his preparedness to reverse years of neglect at the state-owned Songhai Integrated Farms.
He also expressed his commitment to collaborative strategies that will restore the facility as a hub for sustainable agriculture, job creation, and food security.
The assurance came following an extensive inspection tour of key projects in Tai and Obio-Akpo Local Government Areas on Saturday, including the Songhai Farms, the Model Primary Healthcare Center, the abandoned Primary School One in Bunu Tai, the Mother and Child Hospital on Port Harcourt-Aba Expressway, and the Dr. Peter Odili Cancer and Cardiovascular Diagnostic Center in Rumuokwuta.
Addressing community leaders and stakeholders, Vice Admiral Ibas expressed dismay over the underutilization of Rivers State’s vast agricultural and healthcare potential.
“What we have seen today is not just neglect—it is a loss for our economy, our food security, and our future generations.
The Songhai Farms, if fully operational, could transform livelihoods, yet the current state represents a missed opportunity for our people.”
