Governor Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa has rendered an unreserved apology to the Ijaw nation for his administration’s failure to complete the Ayakoromo bridge after eight years, just as he tasked the incoming governor, Rt. Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, to mobilize the contractor to site.
Speaking at a valedictory dinner night in Asaba on Sunday organized in honour of the outgoing government, Okowa noted that the previous construction company, ZEROCK, slowed down the pace of work despite that the government was meeting up to financial demands.
In view of the above, the state government terminated the contract with ZEROCK and re-awarded it to SETRACO Nig. Ltd. with an upward review as approved.
Speaking further, Okowa said an initial sum of N2 billion had been paid to SETRACO with plans on top gear with the incoming government to pay another N2 billion, making it N4 billion to mobilize contractors to site by next week.
In strong terms, Okowa called on the incoming governor and his team to implore dedicated measures to ensure the completion of the Ayakoromo bridge.
The Ayakoromo bridge if completed, will connect some parts of Burutu Local Government communities with four other local governments with internal roads, which will help improve the economic activities of the riverine dwellers.
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