Adamawa Approves N8.1bn For Bridges Construction

The Adamawa State Executive Council has approved the award of contract for the construction of two bridges and the installation of solar-powered systems in six cottage hospitals across the state.

The council, at its 17th meeting, approved the construction of a 12-span bridge with approach road in Shuwa and a 4-span bridge with approach road in Hyambula, Madagali local government area at a total cost of N8,181,234,792.01.

The project which has been awarded to Mssr. Triacta Nigeria Limited is expected to be completed within six months.

Commissioner of Information and Strategy in the state, James Iliya, told journalists after the council meeting, explained that the project was divided into two lots.

He said, “Lot one consists of the construction of Shuwa 12-span bridge with approach at the cost of N5,650,731,482.50, while the second lot is the construction of a 4-span bridge and approach road in Hyambula, Madagali local government area, at the cost of N2,530,503,309.60.”

In addition to the bridge construction, the council also approved the award of contract for the supply and installation of 30 KVA hybrid solar systems across six cottage hospitals in the state.

The project, valued at N431,662,541.94, was awarded to Blue Camel Energy and is expected to be completed within two months.

Commissioner of Health, Felix Tangwami, said the solar-powered systems would provide a reliable source of energy for sterilising medical equipment and storing vaccines and other medical consumables. “This is necessary due to the power challenges being faced across the country,” he added.

The benefiting hospitals are located in Shelleng, Guyuk, Demsa, Lamurde, Gombi, and Furore local government areas.

Tangwami also announced an upward review of N500 million for the completion of Mayo Belwa Cottage Hospital and revealed plans to include other hospitals in next year’s budget.

He further said the federal and state ministries of health will launch “Project 10 Million” to screen 10 million Nigerians for high blood pressure and diabetes.

The state executive council also condoled with the families of victims involved in a recent motor accident along the Abuja-Nassarawa road.