As
part of efforts to rehabilitate the rundown infrastructure in Port Harcourt and
environs, the Rivers State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) with two construction giant Messrs Julius Berger Plc. And CCECC Nigeria
Limited.
The
MOU was signed on Thursday in Government House, Port Harcourt.
With
the MOU endorsed by both the State Government and the construction companies,
Governor Nyesom Wike stated that the project will cover about 33km road
stretching from the old Port Harcourt Township and Diobu areas and to be
delivered in 120days.
He
recalled that the programme was to fulfill the promise he made on inauguration
to rid Port Harcourt of bad roads and to give uplift infrastructure within the
city centre.
Wike
said the choice of the two construction companies was as a result of their
reputation to deliver standard and quality jobs, saying that works in Abuja and
Akwa Ibom State speak volumes of their ability to meet expectations.
He
emphasized that, “We don’t want to play politics with our roads and that is why
we engaged these companies.
According
to the Rivers State Chief Executive, Julius Berger Plc. Will rehabilitate areas
covering Obi-Wali Road, part of Ogbunabali, Tombia Extension, Evo Road, Woji
Road in GRA and Azikiwe/UTC Junction all through old Port Harcourt Township
areas.
The
company is also expected to resuscitate traffic street lights in the areas,
while CCECC Nigeria Limited is expected to cover all road in Diobu axis,
including drainages and other works.
Speaking
shortly, after signing the MOU representatives of the two companies, assured
the Rivers State Government of quality jobs and in due time.
Mr.
Marco Braun of Julius Berger thanked the governor and the people of the state
for the confidence reposed in them saying the contract is a call to contribute
their quota to development in Rivers State, “after seven years Julius Berger is
back again”, he added.
On
his part, Managing Director of Chinese firm CCECC Nigeria Limited, Mr. Li
Qingyong promised not to fail as expected, emphasizing that the job was an
opportunity to improve in the quality of infrastructure in the state.
Mr.
Qingyong also congratulated Governor Wike on his electoral victory
Culled
from www.trulynigeria.com
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