Kogi state Governor Yahaya Bello has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for awarding contract for the construction of Idah-Nsukka road project linking Kogi and Enugu state.
This was disclosed by chief press secretary to the governor, Onogwu Muhammed, revealing that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) had on Wednesday approved the appointment of consultants to supervise the ongoing construction of the Bodo-Bonny Highway in Rivers State, as well as the construction of the Idah-Nsukka Road, linking Kogi and Enugu States, putting the cost of both projects at N27.067 billion.
Minister of Works, Babatunde Fashola speaking with newsmen, said, “On behalf of the Ministry of Works and Housing, I presented two memoranda to Council, the first was to appoint the consultant to undertake the supervision consultancy for the construction of the Bodo-Bonny Road and bridge, which was previously awarded by Council. So, we now have a consultant helping to supervise what the contractor is doing.
The supervision consultancy was awarded at the sum of N895,250,000 to a group called Pearl Consultants.
“The second memorandum was for the award of the contract for the rehabilitation of the Idah-Nsukka Road, an 84-kilometre road, linking Kogi and Enugu States, which Council approved for the sum of N26.172 billion, in favour of a joint venture of Messrs. Sajeto Construction and RN Construction,” he said.
Reacting to the approval on Thursday, Governor Bello appreciated the president and minister for awarding the road project, which would help open business and economic activities of the state.
He said besides opening up business and economic activities of the state, it will also provide job opportunities for youths of the state who could be engaged in the construction work.
The governor assured the President and minister of his administration readiness in offering the needed cooperation and support to ensure timely completion of the project.
He also called on the federal ministry of works to expedite action to ensure quick completion of federal roads that have been awarded in the state.
Source: www.clintonsdaily.com
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