FG okays N829 million to rehabilitate Anambra-Enugu link road
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday in Abuja approved N829.8 million as the revised estimated cost for rehabilitating a road linking Anambra and Enugu States.
The contract for the rehabilitation of the road was originally awarded in 2018 because it is a strategic inter-state road that has heavy traffic.
Minister of State for Works and Housing, Umar El-Yakub, gave the revised contract figure when he spoke with reporters at the end of the council’s weekly meeting.
“The Federal Ministry of Works and Housing presented a memorandum seeking the council’s approval for the revised estimated cost of the contract.
“It is for the rehabilitation of the Nkwo-Inyi-Akpugoze Road at Anambra’s border with Enugu State and is expected to be completed in six months.
“One of the essences of this augmentation is not only revising the rate, but to ensure longevity for the road, using an asphaltic concrete binder,’’ he said.
On the dilapidated nature of the Ekpoma-Benin Expressway, the minister assured that measures were being taken to fix the road but that the rainy season was delaying its completion.
(NAN)
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