- Contract covers preliminaries, contingencies, and 7.5% VAT (N8,911,125.45); completion in four weeks from mobilization fee payment
- Commissioner Paul Nwosu discloses the announcement, emphasizes alignment with Gov. Chukwuma Soludo’s vision for improved road network
The Anambra State Executive Council has given the green light for the disbursement of N119 million to Alitho Nigeria Limited to undertake the construction of Premier Road in Onitsha. Additionally, other road projects in Onitsha have been assigned to various companies.
The contract encompasses preliminary work, unforeseen expenses, and a 7.5 percent VAT amounting to N8,911,125.45. The stipulated completion timeframe is set at four weeks from the commencement of the mobilization fee payment.
An official statement was issued on Tuesday by the Anambra State Commissioner for Information, Sir Paul Nwosu, unveiling this development. Nwosu highlighted that this decision is in alignment with the vision of Governor Prof. Chukwuma Soludo to transform Anambra State into a thriving and prosperous megacity characterized by a top-notch road infrastructure.
Furthermore, the state executive council also granted approval for the allocation of N1.9 billion towards the construction of the Ukwuorji Awka – Umuenechi Village – Ifite Nibo – Isiagu Road, including a 2.1km Spur to Zik Avenue.
The contract for this project was awarded to J. Quarison Int’l Limited, with a completion period of five months during favorable weather conditions, starting from the initiation of the mobilization fee payment.
The statement read, “In line with the march towards fulfilling the vision of Governor Chukwuma Soludo of making Anambra State a liveable and prosperous megacity with the best road network.
“The Anambra State Executive Council has approved the release N119million inclusive of preliminaries, contingencies, and 7.5 per cent VAT of N8,911,125.45 for the construction of Premier Road, Onitsha in favour of Alitho Nig. Ltd. Date of completion is a period of four weeks from the date of the payment of the mobilisation fee.
“ANSEC also approved the release of N1.9billion being the Revised Estimated Total Cost for the construction of Ukwuorji Awka – Umuenechi Village – Ifite Nibo – Isiagu Road with a 2.1km Spur to Zik Avenue.
“The contract was awarded to J. Quarison Int’l Limited with a completion period of five (dry weather) months from the date of the payment of the mobilization fee.
“The reconstruction of Port Harcourt Street, Onitsha was equally accented to by ANSEC at the sum of N1.8 billion for the reconstruction of Port Harcourt Street, Onitsha.
“The contract was awarded to FEROTEX Construction Company with a completion period of five months from the date of the payment of the mobilisation fee.
“Miss Elems Road, Onitsha was awarded for reconstruction by the council at the sum of N430 million. The contract was awarded to Mashuchun International Ltd with a completion period of 3 months from the date of the payment of the mobilization fee. There’s no denying the fact that Solution is indeed here.”