The Federal Government has re-awarded the contract for the construction of two bypasses on the 2nd Niger Bridge, connecting the Asaba-Benin and Enugu-Onitsha dual-carriageways.
Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, made the announcement while receiving a delegation from the South-South Caucus of the 10th Assembly, Federal House of Representatives, during a courtesy visit at the Ministry’s headquarters in Mabushi, Abuja, on Thursday.
Umahi explained that President Bola Tinubu approved the project as part of his commitment to addressing the long-standing road infrastructure deficiencies in the oil-rich South-South Geo-Political Zone.
“Mr. President has approved the re-award of the two bypasses of the 2nd Niger Bridge linking Asaba-Benin and Enugu-Onitsha dual-carriageways,” Umahi said.
The minister also revealed that President Tinubu authorized the commencement of Section III of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway along the Cross River-Akwa Ibom axis and that the East-West Road would receive accelerated attention.
Umahi praised the President for his bold vision in undertaking major infrastructure projects, stating, “The four Legacy Projects of Mr. President are the icing on the cake.” He further assured the public that the completion of the 700 kilometers of the Lagos-Calabar road would be realized, with God’s grace and continued support.
He also noted the directive from the President to terminate non-performing contracts on federal roads, assuring that Nigeria would achieve significant milestones in economic growth and prosperity once the works sector vision was fully realized.
On ongoing projects in the South-South, Umahi said, “Just yesterday, the Federal Executive Council re-awarded three sections of the East-West Road, specifically the Eleme-Onne road. We have agreed to commit RCC Ltd within the first 15 kilometers of the carriageway, including one bridge and one flyover.”
He emphasized the need to engage two additional contractors to ensure the road’s completion by December.
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