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Minister Terminates Contract with Levant Construction Ltd, Commits to Inclusive Road Development

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Sen. David Umahi, the Minister of Works, has ordered the termination of the contract with Levant Construction Ltd on the Benin-Sapele-Warri section 1 road due to their failure to meet contractual obligations. Despite warnings and notices, the contractor failed to respond, leading to the decision to terminate the contract. Conversely, the Minister expressed satisfaction with the outcome of discussions with other contractors, SKECC Nigeria Ltd and GELD Construction Ltd, who have agreed to step up work on their respective sections of the road project. The Minister also addressed allegations of marginalization in road infrastructure development, assuring Nigerians that the Renewed Hope administration is committed to inclusive development across the six geo-political zones.

Key Takeaways:

  • The contract with Levant Construction Ltd on the Benin-Sapele-Warri section 1 road has been terminated due to non-performance.
  • The Minister expressed dissatisfaction with Levant Construction Ltd's failure to meet contractual obligations despite warnings and notices.
  • Contractors SKECC Nigeria Ltd and GELD Construction Ltd have agreed to step up work on their respective sections of the road project.
  • The Minister has assured Nigerians that the Renewed Hope administration is committed to inclusive development across the six geo-political zones.
  • The administration is executing numerous road projects in the North, including the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano road and others.
  • The North has 52% of the four legacy projects of Mr. President, while the South has 48%.

Statistics:

  • 52% of the four legacy projects of Mr. President are located in the North.
  • 48% of the four legacy projects of Mr. President are located in the South.
  • The Renewed Hope administration is executing numerous road projects in the North.
  • 4 legacy projects of Mr. President are currently underway.
  • 2 contractors (SKECC Nigeria Ltd and GELD Construction Ltd) have agreed to step up work on their respective sections of the road project.

Sources:

  • Statement by Sen. David Umahi, Minister of Works
  • Official government statement on road infrastructure development
  • Information on the Renewed Hope administration's commitment to inclusive development

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