Sermatech, NSE tackles group misinformation on Calabar-Itu road construction
Thermatec Nigeria Limited, an indigenous construction firm, and the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) have been accused of deceptive the general public in regards to the ongoing duplication of components of the Odukpani-Itu expressway. It accused the group of being monitored by the River South Consultative Forum. It is obtainable by varied firms on this discipline.
On November 28, the group introduced that it had been awarded 97 kilometers of road to Selmatec, saying the corporate lacked the experience to deal with the 50 kilometers of adverse terrain from Ikot-Nyong in Onim. A petition was filed with the federal authorities to cancel the part. There are 5 bridges between Ankyon Ward in Odukpani Local Government Area, Cross River State to Oku-Ibok in Itu LGA of Akwa Ibom State.
However, in a press release issued on Sunday, Thermatech’s Cross River State Managing Director, Ento Edako, stated the group’s attraction to cancel the contract was primarily based on ignorance.
Contrary to the group’s declare that Thermatech is accountable for 50km of roads, Edako stated the corporate is accountable for solely 28km of the 97km Odukpani-Itu expressway that crosses Cross River and Akwa Ibom states. He stated he was simply doing it.
The assertion learn: “The talked about half just isn’t included within the Thermatech part. Rather, it’s Julius Berger. This half from Odukpani Junction to the facility plant space is below the management of Julius Berger.
“The variety of bridges below Thermatech is 4, not 5 as this faceless group claims. Of the 4 bridges in our part, two haven’t been totally constructed. , accomplished. Atan Bridge and Okpokong Bridge respectively.
“Thermatech intervened twice in this area when traffic collapsed to ameliorate the suffering of commuters. This was before Face Plant took mitigation measures.
“The Cross River South Consultative Forum should obtain appropriate information from project stakeholders such as the Federal Ministry of Engineering and NNPC to avoid misleading the public. It should be very concerning for anyone to note that there is.
“Since we started construction on the Odukpani-Itu road, there has been no collapsed section within our scope of work. This is due to continued mitigation work to ensure free flow of traffic. Because we are doing it. My advice to the Cross River South Consultative Forum is to always check the facts before you go to press so as not to mislead people.”
Similarly, the NSE, in a press release by Calabar Chapter Chairman Dr. Desmond Ewa, totally condemned the misinformation unfold by the group, stating that the deplorable state of affairs in query belongs to Julius Berger and never Thermatech. he identified.
According to NSE, “We carried out a number of on-site inspections of the challenge to watch progress and compliance with requirements. Sermatech is performing properly and is to be recommended.
“During her last visit to the project, the Minister also praised Thermatec for a job well done. The distance given is only about 28km.
“The NSE advises the socio-political bodies to proceed with the work without distracting the contractors. This road is the only link to the state capital and all well-meaning Cross River residents are committed to the completion of this road. Instead, we should put pressure on the federal government to resolve the compensation issues plaguing the project.”
Source: guardian.ng