Delta Govt, Julius Berger Sign N78bn Flyovers, Road Contracts

Delta State government and Julius Berger Nigeria Plc have signed N78 billion contracts for the construction of flyovers, cloverleaf and road expansion projects in Effurun and Warri metropolis of the state.

The contracts include road expansion of a section of DSC/NPA expressway, including a cloverleaf interchange at the existing Effurun flyover, alongside two pedestrian bridges, flyover bridges at Enerhen junction to Marine Gate, DSC roundabout and PTI junction.

Secretary to the state government, (SSG), Dr Kingsley Emu and the Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, signed on behalf of the state government, while the Managing Director of Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, Dr Lars Richter, and the regional manager, Engr Friedrich Wieser, signed for the construction giant.

The solicitor-general and permanent secretary, Ministry of Justice, Mr Omamuzo Erebe, and the permanent secretary of, the Ministry of Works, Engr Fred Edafioghor, witnessed the signing.

Speaking during the ceremony, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori said the signing ceremony was a culmination of days and months of critical planning and deft negotiations and a major step forward in his administration’s plan to start an infrastructural revolution that would change the face of Warri and its environs.

He said, “Today’s event is the high point of months of vigorous planning, meetings, reviews and tough negotiations. I am pleased that we have reached a point of agreement.

“It is pertinent to know that this is the first time in Delta State that we are engaging Julius Berger Plc in construction jobs. They have been in Delta, and they worked in NPA, but this is the first time the state government is engaging them for construction projects.”

Richter, who thanked the state government for allowing the company to deliver on the projects, commended Governor Oborevwori for the vision and foresight in a huge investment and for the commencement of a new era for the people of the state.