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FG Awards Contract For PH-Eleme Road

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11 years ago

November 14, 2014

The Federal Government has approved the award of contract for the upgrading of the 15km of the East-West Road Section III: Port Harcourt (Eleme Junction) to Onne Port Junction Road in Rivers State.
Briefing newsmen, Minister of Niger Delta Affairs,at the end of the Federal Executive Council meeting, Dr. Steve Oru, said the contract which is awarded in favour of Reynolds Construction Company in the sum of N43,869,381,730.23 with a completion period of 18 months.
According to him, when the original contract for the dualisation of the East West Road Section III (Port Harcourt to Eket) was awarded in 2006, the 15km section between Port Harcourt and Onne Port Junction, which was dualised in 1999, was in fair condition and was therefore not included in the major reconstruction.
Chaired by President Goodluck Jonathan, the FEC also approved contracts totalling N100.2 billion for the rehabilitation and re-designing of some road projects in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of Abuja, the East-West Road in Niger Delta as well as the multi-million naira Abuja Millennium Towers and a Cultural Centre and the provision of portable water for some parts of Kwara State.
Also speaking to the press on these contracts alongside his counterparts from the FCT, Bala Mohammed; Niger Delta Affairs, Stephen Oru; and Water Resources, Sarah Ochekpe, disclosed that the FEC was briefed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, on the introduction of the commemorative N100 banknotes to celebrate Nigeria’s Centenary.
Giving details on the project, the FCT minister disclosed that the Council approved contract for the construction of one service carriageway (14km) of inner Northern Expressway (INEX) from Ring Road 111 to Ring Road IV Abuja Industrial Park in favour of Messrs. Salini Nigerian Ltd, in the sum of N7,179,322,294.15 with a completion period of 24 months
He explained that the Inner Northern Expressway was one of the key planned expressways provided in the Abuja master-plan connecting to the ring roads from the central area through phases I, II, III and IV, terminating at the outer Northern Expressway (ONEX).
Mohammed further said that the road is being undertaken in phases with the right hand service carriage way already developed between the Ring Road II and Ring Road III bounding Karimo District.
According to him: “The Council approved another award of contract for the provision of access road and engineering infrastructure to plot 1458 and adjoining plots around Hot FM in Gudu District in the sum of N1,794,778,172.88 in favour of Messers Sageto Limited with a completion period of 17 months.
“The Council also approved the award of contract for the extension of Inner Southern Expressway from Southern Parkway (58/59) to Ring Road II in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, in favour of Messers CGC Nig Ltd in the sum of N43,458,849,973.94 with a completion period of 30 months.”
The FCT minister also disclosed the approval for the upward review of the contract sum for the provision of engineering infrastructure at Wuye District in favour of Messrs Arab Contractors Nigeria Limited in the sum of N3,431,290,231.20 thereby revising the contract sum from N39, 681,137,736,46 to N43,112,427,967.67
He said the upward review was to accommodate the construction of a flyover bridge at Wuye District, the interaction of Arterial Road N1/Ring Road 1 being Nnamdi Azikiwe Road, as additional work to the contract with completion period of 20 months.
Minister of Water Resources, Sarah Ochekpe, also disclosed at the briefing that FEC approved a memo presented by her ministry for the revised estimated total cost of the contract for the construction and upgrading of the Molete Water Works in Kwara State in favour of Turning Point Engineering Limited in the sum of N117,483,450.
On the contract awards, FCT minister explained that an ýupward review of contract for provision of engineering infrastructure at Wuye District to the tune of ýN3.4 billion was approved by the cabinet.

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HoS Hails Fubara Over Provision of Accommodation for Permanent Secretaries

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13 hours ago

February 2, 2026

The Tide

The Head of Service (HoS) of Rivers State, Dr. Mrs. Inyingi S. I. Brown, has commended Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, for approving befitting accommodation for Permanent Secretaries in the state.

This commendation was contained in a press release made available to newsmen in Port Harcourt.

According to the Head of Service, Governor Fubara has continued to demonstrate uncommon commitment to the welfare of civil servants in Rivers State, stressing that such gestures underscore his people-oriented leadership style. She urged civil servants across the state to remain supportive of the governor’s administration in order to sustain good governance and effective public service delivery.

Speaking on behalf of the Body of Permanent Secretaries, Dr. Brown congratulated Governor Fubara on the occasion of his 51st birthday, describing him as “a Governor who leads by serving.”

She further praised the governor’s service-driven and people-centred leadership approach, noting that it has significantly contributed to institutional stability and improved efficiency within the state’s public service. Special appreciation was expressed for the approval of a befitting accommodation complex for Permanent Secretaries, which she said reflects the governor’s commitment to staff welfare and enhanced productivity.

As part of activities to mark the governor’s birthday, the Body of Permanent Secretaries announced the sponsorship of 329 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) forms for indigent students across the state.

A breakdown of the initiative shows that 319 forms will be distributed across the 319 political wards in Rivers State, while five forms are allocated to non-indigenes and five forms to persons living with disabilities.

Interested applicants are advised to contact the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, for further details.

The Body of Permanent Secretaries wished Governor Fubara continued good health, divine wisdom, and greater accomplishments in his service to the people of Rivers State.

By John Bibor

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Allegation of Disrespect to President Tinubu Unfounded — Rivers Government

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14 hours ago

February 2, 2026

The Tide

The attention of the Rivers State Government has been drawn to a statement credited to an acclaimed Rivers State chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), purportedly authored by one Bestman Innocent Amadi, alleging that the Governor of Rivers State, His Excellency Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, removed the official portrait of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, from the Government House, Port Harcourt.

For the avoidance of doubt, the Rivers State Government wishes to categorically state that there is no policy, directive, or intention on the part of the government or the Governor that disrespects the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria or undermines the authority of the Federal Government.

On the contrary, the Rivers State Government, under the leadership of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, currently enjoys a robust, cordial, and collaborative relationship with the Federal Government, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the Renewed Hope Agenda—a partnership that is already yielding positive and tangible benefits for the people of Rivers State.

Consequently, the insinuation that the Governor acted out of “ingratitude” or “disrespect” is misleading, irresponsible, inflammatory, and entirely unsupported by verifiable facts, and should therefore be disregarded by the public.

It is regrettable that a body expected to promote youth unity, peace, and responsible engagement would resort to incendiary language, personal attacks, and unsubstantiated claims capable of overheating the polity at a time when Rivers State requires calm, dialogue, and mature leadership.

The Rivers State Government therefore calls on well-meaning members of the public, particularly its esteemed and hardworking youths, to disregard and dissociate themselves from individuals or groups bent on advancing divisive rhetoric and falsehoods for political purposes.

Rivers State belongs to all of us. Political differences must never be allowed to override truth, civility, peace, and the collective pursuit of progress.

Members of the public are further urged to remain vigilant and avoid lending credence to inflammatory statements or the activities of fifth columnists pursuing dubious agendas aimed at sowing discord.

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Rivers Government Dismisses Allegations of Disrespect to President Tinubu

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14 hours ago

February 2, 2026

The Tide

The Rivers State Government has dismissed as unfounded and misleading allegations that Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara removed the official portrait of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu from the Government House in Port Harcourt.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, the state government reacted to claims credited to an acclaimed Rivers State chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), describing the allegation as false, irresponsible, and unsupported by any verifiable facts.

The government clarified that it has no policy, directive, or intention that disrespects the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria or undermines the authority of the Federal Government. It emphasized that Governor Fubara maintains a cordial, respectful, and collaborative relationship with President Tinubu and the Federal Government.

According to the statement, the relationship between Rivers State and the Federal Government has grown stronger under the Renewed Hope Agenda, with tangible benefits and positive impacts already being felt by residents of the state.

The Rivers State Government described insinuations that the governor acted out of “ingratitude” or “disrespect” as deliberately provocative, noting that such claims are capable of misleading the public and unnecessarily heating up the polity.

It further expressed concern that an organization expected to promote youth unity and peace would engage in what it termed incendiary language, personal attacks, and unsubstantiated accusations at a time when the state requires calm, dialogue, and responsible leadership.

The government called on well-meaning members of the public, especially the youths of Rivers State, to disregard the claims and dissociate themselves from individuals or groups spreading divisive rhetoric and falsehoods for political purposes.

Reaffirming its commitment to peace, unity, and progress, the state government stressed that political differences must never be allowed to override truth, civility, and the collective interest of the people.

Members of the public were also urged to remain vigilant and not give attention to inflammatory statements or individuals described as fifth columnists bent on causing division within the state.