Ibok-Ete Ibas, the sole administrator of Rivers state, says the reconstruction Rivers state house of assembly complex will be completed in six months.
Inspecting the project on Saturday, Ibas urged the contractor, Monier Construction Company (MCC) Limited, to accelerate work to ensure the timely delivery.
He said restoring full legislative activities in the state was a key part of his mandate.
He noted that the state government had provided the necessary funds and urged the contractor to adhere to the agreed schedule and timelines.
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“I have been at the executive arm of the state governance structure and one of the pillars that is missing, for now, is the legislature. And for them to function effectively, they also need a place to work from,” he said.
“And perhaps, I am here to be sure that work is going on as expected, so that by the end of the six months, this place will be ready for those who need to use it. I think basically that is what it is.
“They (contractor) have a schedule and they have timelines that I believe they will like to adhere to. I think the state has done its own bit by providing the necessary funds, I was brief. So the onus is on them to make sure that they keep to the terms.”
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The new assembly complex, located along Moscow Road in Port Harcourt, will feature 34 en-suite offices in a two-storey building, along with an elevator, gallery, meeting rooms, and a conference hall.
Ibas, who was accompanied by George Nwaeke, head of the Rivers state civil service, was briefed on the progress of the project by Omaka Oko, general manager of MCC.
He added that his primary role as administrator was to maintain law and order, ensuring that the state government functions as it should.
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