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Minister Orders Completion of Abia Section of Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway by November End

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Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has directed Arab Contractors handling the rehabilitation of the Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway to complete the remaining 4.5-kilometre Abia section by the end of November. Mr Umahi expressed dissatisfaction with the slow pace of work on the section, warning that the contract would be revoked if the deadline was not met.

He commended Governor Alex Otti of Abia State for his commitment to the state's development and for supporting the president's infrastructure agenda. Mr Umahi also praised the contractors for their integrity and quality of work, recalling how the company's management had previously prioritised completing existing projects over taking on new ones.

The Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway project has seen significant progress, with only 4.5 km remaining to be completed. Governor Otti affirmed his administration's commitment to supporting federal projects for the benefit of the people of Abia, and pledged to provide full support to ensure the timely completion of the project. The project's scope covers the road from Umuahia Tower to Aba Township, with the bulk of the work, particularly the dualisation, having been completed.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has directed Arab Contractors to complete the remaining 4.5-kilometre Abia section of the Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway by the end of November.
  • Mr Umahi expressed dissatisfaction with the slow pace of work on the section, warning that the contract would be revoked if the deadline was not met.
  • Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has committed to supporting federal projects for the benefit of the people of Abia, and pledged to provide full support to ensure the timely completion of the project.
  • The project's scope covers the road from Umuahia Tower to Aba Township, with the bulk of the work, particularly the dualisation, having been completed.
  • Only 4.5 km of the project remains to be completed, with the contractors committing to completing the project by December.
  • The contractor, Arab Contractors, has committed to deploying its "full force" to ensure timely delivery, and has acknowledged the promise of continued funding from the federal government.
  • The project's controller, Chidi Uwaeziozi, stated that the Port Harcourt-bound lane of the road has reached an advanced stage of completion, while the entire Enugu-bound lane has been fully completed.

Statistics:

  • 4.5 km: The remaining length of the Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway that needs to be completed in the Abia section.
  • 112 km: The total length of the Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway.
  • 5%: The percentage of work left on the project, according to the contractor, Arab Contractors.
  • December: The scheduled date for the inauguration of the project.
  • 4.5 km: The length of the road remaining to be completed on the Port Harcourt-bound lane.
  • 4.5 km: The length of the road remaining to be completed on the Enugu-bound lane.

Sources:

  • NAN (News Agency of Nigeria)

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