Umahi Directs RCC Nigeria Limited To Resume Immediate work Action In Rivers
By Joyce Onuora, Abakaliki
The Minister of Works, Sen Engr Nweze David Umahi has directed Mrss Renolds Construction Company RCC, Nigeria Limited to immediately resume work on the 15KM Eleme to Onne Junction on the East West Road, Rivers State which he suspended during his unscheduled inspection visit to the project site on 27th January,2024, due to observed infractions on the construction specifications.
Special Adviser Media to the Hon. Minister Of Works, Hon.Barr. Orji Uchenna Orji made this known in a press release signed and issued to Newsmen on Monday
He said, the directive is in accordance with the resolutions reached in a meeting with the Permanent Secretary and key Directors of the Ministry together with the management of RCC Ltd at his office at the Federal Ministry of Works, Mabushi- Abuja, this 29th January 2024.
According to SA on Media, stated, that the Honourable Minister had ordered the suspension of work on the project due to substandard jobs and invited the management of the company to report to the Ministry for resolution of technical issues.
The Honourable Minister further directs the contractors handling the project to resume work on the four sections of the project and in strict compliance with the contract specifications. They are also required to liase with the Permanent Secretary and the Director in charge of construction to engage with the representatives of the host communities on issues bothering on alleged infringement on the contractors’ right of way which according to them slows down the project.
Barr. Orji noted that the Honourable Minister of Works is determined to see to the speedy and quality delivery of Federal Government’s jobs across the nation in line with the vision of the Renewed Hope administration of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and he is unbending in his resolve not to accept the delivery of jobs that fall short of standard.
