
The Federal Authorities has warned that it’s going to take over any part of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway not accomplished by contractors earlier than April, because it pushes to finalise the long-delayed challenge.
Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, introduced this on Tuesday after the Federal Govt Council (FEC) assembly presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the State Home, Abuja.
He stated the federal government was decided to fee the challenge and wouldn’t enable additional delays.
“We’re poised to take over some components of the route if they aren’t accomplished by April as a result of we have to fee that challenge,” Umahi acknowledged.
The Lagos-Ibadan Expressway challenge, valued at N213 billion, was divided into two phases. Julius Berger accomplished the primary section, whereas RCC remains to be engaged on the second.
Umahi revealed that N30 billion is required to finish the remaining sections, together with an 8.55-kilometer stretch of the Lagos-bound carriageway.
“The contract worth of what’s left is about N4 billion after which the Lagos-bound is about 8.55 kilometer and that is what we re-scoped. That quantity is N22 billion so that you technically have about N30 billion, though the full worth of the challenge is N213 billion.
“However don’t overlook that what is required to finish that route is N30 billion and that’s Arab Contractors”, the Minister stated.
In step with the Renewed Hope Agenda of reviewing, re-scoping and prioritising ongoing infrastructure tasks, FEC permitted 14 main street contracts value N242.148 billion throughout completely different states.
One of many tasks permitted is the Agaye-Kachia-Baro Highway in Niger State awarded to Messrs GR Constructing Development Restricted at a value of N22 billion.
The council additionally permitted N26.335 billion for the rehabilitation of the Odukpani Junction-Apeti part of the Calabar-Ikom-Ogoja Highway in Cross River State, with Samatech because the contractor.
In Ogun State, Messrs HMF Development Restricted will deal with the Abeokuta-Ajibo spur to Iyana Mosa Highway for N10.89 billion.
Equally, Niger Cat has been awarded N9.33 billion to assemble the Inoma-Iyaka-Abaji part of the Ibaji-Odulu-Ajibu Highway in Anambra State.
For the Umuahia-Ikot Ekpene Highway, Umuahia-Umudike in Abia State, the contract has been awarded to Heartland Development Firm at N14.37 billion.
One other main challenge is the Kaduna-Jos Highway (Part One) in Kaduna and Plateau States, which Setraco will execute for N33.423 billion.
The Yola-Fufore-Gurin Highway in Adamawa State was additionally permitted, with Wis China Worldwide Engineering Restricted dealing with the N11.81 billion contract.
In Ogun State, N13 billion has been allotted for the Ijebu-Igbotita Highway.
In Taraba State, Messrs Mode Restricted will assemble Lamido Highway for N7.68 billion.
The Nkomoro-Isu Highway in Enugu and Ebonyi States has been awarded to Arab Contractors at N14.49 billion, whereas the Ikot-Ekpene Border-Aba-Owerri Highway Dualization was additionally permitted for N11.55 billion, with Arab Contractors dealing with the challenge.
The Gashi-Bayamari Highway (Part 2) in Yobe State has been awarded to Rick-Rock for N9.68 billion.
Moreover, Arab Contractors will execute the Ikorodu-Shagamu Highway in Lagos State for N27.59 billion.
For the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, the remaining sections shall be accomplished by RCC and Arab Contractors, with N30 billion allotted to finalize the excellent work.
Umahi additionally disclosed that FEC stepped down a proposal for the development of the Federal Roads Upkeep Company (FERMA) headquarters, directing additional analysis earlier than reconsideration.
He reaffirmed the administration’s dedication to fast-tracking street infrastructure throughout the nation, guaranteeing well timed completion of key tasks, and delivering on President Tinubu’s infrastructure renewal drive.