Anambra awards contracts to tackle erosion, flood in Awka

The Anambra state executive council (ANSEC) has approved the award of contracts for the control of flood and gully erosion in Agu Awka GRA. 

In a statement, Paul Nwosu, commissioner for information in the state, said the gully erosion is threatening the Anambra government house, buildings around the vicinity, and the lives of residents.

“The non-channelization of floodwater within the area has been responsible for the exacerbation of the gully erosion site,” he said.

ANSEC approved the contract after due consideration of the memo presented by Ifeanyi Okoma, commissioner for works.

“The contract was awarded to CEFAC International Ltd at the cost of N352,106,781. 81k (Three hundred and fifty-two million, one hundred and six thousand, seven hundred and eighty-one naira, eighty-one kobo only). The work is expected to be completed in 24 weeks from the date of mobilization,” the statement reads.

“The council also gave the go-ahead for additional work to be done on the 685m length of road which, if left unconstructed, will pose a great danger to the Isuofia-Nanka road about to be built as it would create more gully erosion.

“AG Vision Construction Ltd was given the job at the cost of N393,500,000 (Three hundred and ninety-three million, five hundred thousand naira only).”

Nwosu said in a bid to better secure the state house of assembly, which was “recently renovated comprehensively to ensure that lawmakers work in a conducive environment, council equally approved that gate house, security post and perimeter fence should be emplaced as well as the landscaping to enhance the aesthetics of the environment”.

“The external works will also include the asphalting of the roads, laying of kerbs in the House of Assembly complex with a well-structured parking lot and dedicated green areas,” he added.

“The job went to HEMEBS Construction Nigeria Ltd at the cost of N184,656, 501.12k ( One hundred and eighty-four million, six hundred and fifty-six thousand, five hundred and one naira, twelve kobo).

“The job is expected to be completed within three months of mobilization.”