Nigerian Minister of Works, Sen Engr Nweze David Umahi has directed the suspended Mrss Renolds Construction Company (RCC), Nigeria Limited to immediately resume work on the 15KM Eleme to Onne Junction on the East West Road, Rivers State.
Umahi gave the order in accordance with the resolutions reached in a meeting with the Permanent Secretary and key Directors of the Ministry together with the management of RCC Ltd at his office at the Federal Ministry of Works, Mabushi- Abuja, on Monday.
Recalled that the honorable Minister has earlier suspended the contractor during his unscheduled inspection visit to the project site on 27th January, 2024, due to observed infractions on the construction specifications.
He had ordered the suspension of work on the project due to substandard jobs and invited the management of the company to report to the Ministry for resolution of technical issues.
According to the statement released by his aide, Orji Uchenna Orji, the Minister further directed the contractors handling the project to resume work on the four sections of the project and in strict compliance with the contract specifications.
They are also required to laise with the Permanent Secretary and the Director in charge of construction to engage with the representatives of the host communities on issues bothering on alleged infringement on the contractors’ right of way which according to them slows down the project.
Minister of Works is determined to see to the speedy and quality delivery of FG’s jobs across the nation in line with the vision of the Renewed Hope administration of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and he is unbending in his resolve not to accept the delivery of jobs that fall short of standard.