Contractors engaged for the construction of 59 km Backlog Maintenance and Rehabilitation roads by the Abia State Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (Abia RAAMP), have been admonished to adhere strictly to quality standards and deliver within the agreed timeline.
The Honourable commissioner, Ministry of Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection- Mrs Ngozi Felix, ably represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry- Mrs Ekeoma Akidi made this admonition during the occasion of a joint technical meeting organized by Abia RAAMP for the contractors in readiness for the construction of 59 km Backlog maintenance and rehabilitation. She also encouraged the Abia RAAMP team to provide continuous technical support and guidance to the contractors to ensure the delivery of durable, high-quality roads that will stand the test of time.
In his speech, the Acting Project Coordinator of Abia RAAMP – Engr. Donatus Chibuihe Chinyere explained that the essence of the meeting was to prepare the contractors before the commencement of works to guarantee they meet all requirements. He also assured that his team will always be available to provide the necessary support to ensure the successful delivery of the project to the satisfaction of the Government and people of Abia State.
During his presentation, the Infrastructural Engineer of Abia RAAMP- Engr. Justin Chisom Nwogu revealed that a contractor’s readiness is assessed based on their ability to mobilize adequate equipment and personnel, provide a suitable contractor’s office and ensure the provision of reliable power supply, water supply and proper sanitation, among other key requirements.
Also speaking, Surv.Johnson- representing the Ok & Joel Engineering Limited, assured that the road awarded to his firm will eradicate the difficulties faced by rural dwellers in moving farm products from the farms to the markets, where they are sold.
Other construction firms in attendance were: African Plus Limited, Teleview Nigeria Limited, I.A.C Allied Technical and Construction Company Limited and Brass Engineering and Construction Nigeria Limited.
Roads to be rehabilitated and maintained under the 59km Backlog include: Amiyi Obinohia-Umuerem Nunya in Isiukwuato LGA; Amiyi-Nvosi junction-Ohuhu Ekwuru and Umuokoro-Umuapu-Amaede-IsiEngine road in Isialangwa North and South LGA; Abaliegwu-Amaokpu-Umuaja and Egbelu owo- Egbede-Umuagbai in Ugwunagbo and Osisioma LGAs as well as the construction of Ohanku market rd-Ukebe-Ohuhu-Ndoki and Umuakoli-Umuosu road in Ukwa East LGA.