Rivers State
Government and Julius Berger Nigeria Plc have signed an agreement for the
construction of three flyover bridges to develop the landscape of Port Harcourt
and resolve traffic congestion in the city.
The Attorney-General
of Rivers State, Dr. Zaccheus Adango led
officials of the Rivers State Government during the signing process, while the Managing Director of Julius Berger
Nigeria Plc, Dr. Lars Richter led the Julius Berger team.
The length of the
Flyover Bridges includes Artillery 1 and 2:
517.5 metres, Rumuokoro 360
metres, and Garrison 360 metres.
Speaking after the
Agreement Signing Ceremony, Rivers State
Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike declared
that the Flyover Bridges will be completed within 16months and in line with approved
specifications.
Wike said that the
Rivers State Government will pay 70percent of the contract sum to ensure that
the contractor executes the three flyover bridges on schedule.
Governor Wike said
that the simultaneous construction of the three flyover bridges will generate
thousands of jobs for Rivers people within the period of construction went on
to call on the management of Julius Berger Nigeria Plc to ensure that Rivers
people are given priority in the employment of construction workers.
The Governor also
disclosed that his Administration has awarded contracts for the reconstruction
and expansion of key roads in Port Harcourt and Obio/Akpor Local Government
Areas.
He stated that the
Rivers State Government chose Julius Berger Nigeria Plc to execute the project
because of the administration’s commitment to quality. Managing Director of
Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, Dr. Lars Richter assured that the company will
deliver the three flyover bridges within the approved 16months period and would
deliver quality projects across the State.
