RSG, Julius Berger, CCECC Sign MoU …To Give PH Facelift In Four Months

In the next 120 days, Port Harcourt, and its environs will experience a facelift as the Rivers State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with two construction giants, Messrs Julius Berger Plc and CCECC Nigeria Limited, for road rehabilitation.
The MoU was signed yesterday in Government House, Port Harcourt.
With the MoU endorsed by both the state government and the construction companies, Governor Nyesom Wike, stated that the project will cover about 33km of road, stretching from the old Port Harcourt Township and Diobu areas, and would be delivered in four months.
He recalled that the programme was to fulfill the promise he made on inauguration to rid Port Harcourt of bad roads and to revamp decaying infrastructure within the city centre.
Wike said the choice of the two construction companies was as a result of their reputation to deliver standard and quality jobs, saying their works in Abuja and Akwa Ibom State speak volumes of their ability to meet expectations.
He emphasized that, “We don’t want to play politics with our roads and that is why we engaged these companies”.
According to the Rivers State Chief Executive,  Julius Berger Plc  will rehabilitate areas covering Obi-Wali Road, part of Ogbunabali, Tombia Extension, Evo Road, Woji Road in GRA and Azikiwe/UTC Junction all through old Port Harcourt Township areas.
The company is also expected to resuscitate traffic and street lights in the areas, while CCECC Nigeria Limited is expected to cover all roads in Diobu axis, including drainages and other works.
Speaking shortly after signing the MoU, representatives of the two companies, assured the Rivers State Government of quality jobs, promising to deliver in due time.
Mr. Marco Braun of Julius Berger thanked the governor and the people of the state for the confidence reposed in them, saying the contract is a call to contribute their quota to development in Rivers State, saying, “after seven, years Julius Berger is back again”.
On his part, Managing Director of the Chinese firm, CCECC Nigeria Limited, Mr. Li Qingyong, promised not to fail the people of the state, emphasizing that the job was an opportunity to improve the quality of infrastructure in the state.
Qingyong also congratulated Governor Wike on his electoral victory.