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Niger Delta Development Commission Assures Completion of Kaa-Ataba Road and Bridge Projects

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The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has assured that the 1.2-kilometre double-lane Kaa-Ataba Road with two bridges linking the Khana Local Government Area to the Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State will soon be completed. The Minister of Regional Development, Engr. Abubakar Momoh, gave the assurance during an inspection of the road and the 1.2-kilometre-long bridge. The project is part of the Federal Government's efforts to develop the Niger Delta region, as directed by President Bola Tinubu.

Key Takeaways:

  • The NDDC has assured the completion of the 1.2-kilometre double-lane Kaa-Ataba Road with two bridges before the end of this year.
  • The road project is part of the Federal Government's efforts to develop the Niger Delta region, as directed by President Bola Tinubu.
  • The NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, restated the Commission's commitment to the presidential mandate to change the narrative in Nigeria's oil-producing region.
  • The NDDC has a competent contractor working on the project, with the contractor assuring the completion of the project before the end of the year.
  • The project is one of the legacy projects captured in the 2024 budget of the commission, which includes funding approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the completion of legacy projects across the region.
  • The NDDC has addressed concerns about the integrity of the columns, and the project is now moving at a fast pace.
  • The Paramount Ruler of Ataba Kingdom in Andoni Local Government Area, Engr. Idan-Awaji Erasmus, has expressed delight over the project's progress and assured the NDDC of his people's cooperation and support.
  • The NDDC has also been inspecting other regional projects, including the 3.65-kilometre Borokiri-Okrika Road and three bridges at the Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State.

Statistics:

  • The length of the Kaa-Ataba Road is 1.2 kilometres.
  • The number of bridges on the Kaa-Ataba Road is two.
  • The total length of the Borokiri-Okrika Road is 3.65 kilometres.
  • The number of bridges at the Okrika Local Government Area is three.

Sources:

  • A statement signed by Seledi Thompson-Wakama, Director Corporate Affairs, on Thursday.
  • A speech delivered by Dr Samuel Ogbuku, NDDC Managing Director.

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