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€1.2m Value of Imported Tools Required For Eko Bridge Rehabilitation – Minister
The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has mentioned the federal government must import building gear price €1.2m to successfully carry out rehabilitation works on the Eko Bridge in Lagos State.
The Minister made the announcement throughout a working go to to Third Mainland, Carter, Falomo, Iddo, Eko, Marina and Iganmu Bridges in Lagos State, alongside some administrators and contractors.
In a press release by the Deputy Director, Press and Public Relations, Clement Ezeorah, on Sunday, the minister mentioned the deck on Eko Bridge can be opened for correct restore, therefore the necessity to import the gear.
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Umahi mentioned, “As a result of technicality of the job on Eko Bridge the place the bridge deck can be open, gear price €1.2m can be imported into the nation that will be utilized in sustaining the side of the bridge.”
Based on the previous Ebonyi governor, lack of upkeep tradition from the nationwide stage was the basis reason behind the deflection on the bridge, whereas additionally stating issues on the Third Mainland Bridge which was in-built two sections 60 years in the past.
He mentioned, “Eko Bridge suffers two issues – the shortage of upkeep, and the consuming up of the bearings. There are many air gaps, however the final administration did very nicely and great work.
“Work is ongoing; it will likely be accomplished in 2024 as a result of we’re pushing for a rise within the variety of staff and gear on the location.
“With out Eko Bridge, we is not going to have any truck coming into Lagos Island.’’
