Rivers Govt Terminates Ibas’ N134bn Secretariat Contract, Demands Refund
The Rivers State Executive Council has terminated a ₦134 billion contract awarded for the reconstruction of the State Secretariat complex in Port Harcourt.
The contract, awarded to the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation was initiated during the period of emergency rule under the former sole administrator of the state, Vice Admiral Ikot Ete Ibas (retd).
The Council announced the cancellation during its meeting on Thursday.
Following the cancellation, the Council directed CCECC to refund the ₦20 billion mobilisation fee already paid for the project.
Also, the Council approved the constitution of a six-member committee chaired by Deputy Governor Prof. Ngozi Odu to assess and recommend suitable locations for the construction of Computer-Based Test centres across the state to support external examinations.
The Council also mandated the state’s flood control committee, also headed by Odu, to take urgent measures to mitigate flooding in affected areas, while cautioning residents against blocking drainage channels.
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