EVENTS
MINISTER OF STATE WORKS ON THE SPOT ASSESSMENT OF ILLELA-BADAGRY SUPERHIGHWAY
MINISTER OF STATE WORKS ON THE SPOT ASSESSMENT OF ILLELA-BADAGRY SUPERHIGHWAY
Minister of State Works, Bello Muhammad Goronyo has expressed satisfaction with the level of progress so far made on the Multi-Million Naira Illela-Badagry Superhighway conceived to connect Northern with the Southwestern part of Nigeria and neighbouring Niger Republic.
This is during an on the spot assessment to illela Amarawa the originating point of the legacy Project.
Contract for the construction of the 3 lane carriageway was awarded on 14th August, 2024 by President Bola Tinubu led Administration to create jobs, connect Communities and fast track economic development of the Country in line with his renewed hope Agenda on Road infrastructural development.
Work on the phase One 1A covering 120km that stretches 4 Local Government Areas of Sokoto State commenced on the 4th November as directed by the Minister of Works David Umahi.
The Minister of State Works Bello Muhammad Goronyo embarks on an on the spot assessment to ensure total compliance by the Contractor handling the Project
On the recent revocation of the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Road Project, the Minister lamented that, after eight Years the Federal Government can no not be hold to ransom by underperforming Firms.
Goronyo stated that the Ministry will re-award the contract to a more serious company in due course to facilitate movement of goods and services.
Representative of the Contracting Firm Willie Barkhursen and Federal Controller of Works incharge of Sokoto State Maigwandu Kasim assured that, the Project is being executed according to specifications and would be completed within the agreed 24 Months period.
A joint reconnaissance survey is ongoing under the Office of the National Security Adviser to ensure safety of workers and equipment
The over 1000km length Superhighway passes through Four Northern and Three Southern States of Sokoto, Kebbi, Niger, Kwara, Oyo, Ogun and Lagos
EVENTS
PHOTO of the scene of a ghastly motor accident involving two tippers at Ugwu Omere Lawyer in Okohia, Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State.
GOVERNMENT OF IMO STATE
PRESS RELEASE
Uzodimma inspects ongoing critical health, road, other infrastructure projects in Imo
… Sets to sign MOU with UAE on livestock’s finished products at Achara Ugbo Farms
Governor Hope Uzodimma has commended the pace of ongoing work on health, road, bridge and other critical infrastructure projects at different locations in Imo State, stressing that they are in sync with his administration’s plan to reset Imo State for prosperity.
The ongoing projects include the late Engineer Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu International Conference Centre, the Assumpta Cathedral roundabout bridge, the Banana Junction to Eziachi road in Orlu, the new Government House Annex in Orlu and the Seplat Energy and Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited joint venture health facility at the Imo State University Teaching Hospital Orlu.
Speaking to newsmen at the Imo State University Teaching Hospital, Orlu Tuesday, where he led a team of stakeholders and government officials to inspect the ongoing work on a key health facility, Governor Uzodimma thanked the federal government for finding Imo State worthy to host the project which is meant to serve the health needs of people from the South East.
He described the facility as world-class where all manner of diseases would be treated, in addition to serving as a support facility to the Teaching Hospital where it is located.
Governor Uzodimma who thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Seplat Energy and NNPCL for the kind approval for the facility, and its funding, noted that it would go a long way, when completed, to bridge the infrastructure gap in Imo State in particular and the South East in general.
He further explained that the health project will also help in the recovering of the destruction meted to the town by criminal elements through their nefarious activities in Orlu.
On his assessment of work so far done on all the projects he inspected, Governor Uzodimma expressed satisfaction that the contractors have achieved between 70 percent and 80 percent completion of the work, an indication that their commissioning is by the corner.
Governor Uzodimma, hinted, for instance, that baring any unforeseen circumstances, the Owerri-Mbaise-Umuahia road will be ready for commissioning by February 2025 by the President.
He reiterated his administration’s preparedness to connect the whole Imo State with accessible roads that will, not just link them together easily, but make it possible for the rural dwellers who are predominantly farmers, to have value for their produce when they get to the markets of their choice for transactions.
Governor Uzodimma explained that the One Town State concept that has necessitated the construction of a Government House Annex in Orlu and another one to be built in Okigwe, with the attendant excellent road connectivity, will also make it possible for workers to access their work place easily whether they choose to operate from Orlu, Okigwe or Owerri.
He described the experience from the inspection as worth the while and a “strategic way of letting Imo people know that we are not idle, but working tirelessly to meet our set target.”
The Governor said that nothing will dissuade him from taking steps to implement policies and programmes, either in the area of roads, health, power, education, youth empowerment, among others, which will enhance the livelihood of Imo people.
He therefore hinted that he is about signing a Memorandum of Understanding with livestock experts from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) who will help to bring to the fore, the potentials and value chain in the livestock production at Achara Ugbo Farms in Emekeuku, near Owerri.
Governor Uzodimma promised to make this year’s Christmas festival more memorable and better for Imo people than that of the previous year.
Oguwike Nwachuku
Chief Press Secretary and Media Adviser to the Governor
November 26, 2024.
PHOTO of the scene of a ghastly motor accident involving two tippers at Ugwu Omere Lawyer in Okohia, Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State.
President Bola Tinubu has departed Abuja for Paris on a state visit in honour of an invitation from President Emmanuel Macron.
Uzodimma inspects ongoing critical health, road, other infrastructure projects in Imo
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