The Federal Government has directed contractors to resume work on the Eleme-Onne section of the East-West Road in Rivers State.
Recall that the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi had ordered contractors to suspend work on the road for allegedly using sub-standard materials.
But Special Adviser on Media to the minister, Orji Uchenna on Monday, said the minister has rescinded its decision following a meeting with the Permanent Secretary and key Directors of the Ministry at the ministry headquarters in Abuja.
“The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has directed Mrss Renolds Construction Company RCC, Nigeria Limited to immediately resume work on the 15 km Eleme to Onne Junction on the East-West Road, Rivers State which he suspended during his unscheduled inspection visit to the project site on 27th January 2024, due to observed infractions on the construction specifications.
“This directive is 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, this 29th January 2024,” he said.
