BAYELSA STATE GOVT, PRESENTS N6BILLION NAIRA CHEQUES FOR ROAD PROJECTS

BY: saint mienpamo 1:43am  14-06-2012
Bayelsa State Government has presented cheques totaling six billion naira to three contractors to kick-off the process of completing the Central Senatorial Road Project as well as other major roads and bridges in the state.

Governor Seriake Dickson, who made the presentation to representatives of Julius Berger Plc, Setraco Nigeria Limited and Chinese Civil Engineering and Construction Company (CCECC) at the Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Yenagoa, said the presentation of the cheques to the companies was a sign of commitment and partnership for the development and prosperity of the state.

Governor Dickson commended the companies, particularly Julius Berger for mobilizing to site, describing them as a reliable and dependable ally in the restoration project.

He urged them to redouble the pace of work in the various projects they will be contracted to undertake in the state. In the same vein, the Governor expressed confidence and trust in the ability of Setraco Nigeria Limited to deliver on time noting that the presentation will enable them complete the Toru-Ebeni Bridge as well as the construction of 1 km stretch of road.

Commenting on CCECC, Governor Dickson noted that it was their first time of handling any road construction in the state and called on them to justify the confidence reposed in them by doing a good job.

Responding, the companies in their separate remarks expressed confidence in their ability to also execute the projects satisfactorily and on time.

They assured the Governor of their commitment to the terms of agreement in the contracts stating that they will not disappoint in the discharge of their duties.

Earlier, the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Mr. Lawrence Erudjakpo said the presentation of the cheques to the contractors effectively kick-starts the much anticipated road projects in the state.

The breakdown of the amount shows that Julius Berger got N2 billion to continue the central senatorial road project from Yenagoa – Oporoma while Setraco received N2.5 billion to handle the Toru-Ebeni bridge as well as the construction of 1 km road and CCECC got N1.5 billon to begin work on the Etegwe – Tombia road project.