FG approves funds for Bodo-Bonny Road project

Cautions RCC over delay on East-West Road

In furtherance of President  Bola Tinubu’s resolve to end the perennial transportation challenges in Bodo-Bonny Road, Rivers State, and enhance socio-economic prospects  of the two communities, the Federal Government said it has approved  N280 billion for the completion of the road project.

This was revealed by the Minister of Works, David Umahi, during his inspection visit to the project site recently.

He warned that the contractor handling the project, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, must work round the clock to beat the project delivery timeline of December 2024.
 

In a statement issued by Orji Uchenna Orji, the Special Adviser (Media) to the Minister of Works, Umahi expressed reservation over the Bodo-Bonny project administration by the contractor, insisting that the amount of money paid needed to correspond with the project completed. He, however, enjoined  the contractor  to ensure that no further  excuses are given on the project  delivery timeline as the Federal Government  would  not approve further  funds for the project for any reason  of variation  whatsoever.

Similarly, the minister has expressed dismay over the attitude of RCC handing the 15km East-West Road (From Port Harcourt Eleme Junction to Onne) for their inordinate delay on the project despite receiving mobilisation for the job.

He warned that the Federal Government would not entertain any request for Variation on Price (VOP).