The Rivers State Executive Council has
cancelled the N134 billion contract for the reconstruction of the State
Secretariat Complex earlier awarded to the China Civil Engineering
Construction Corporation (CCECC) during the emergency rule.
The decision was reached during the Council’s meeting
on Wednesday at the Government House, Port Harcourt, presided over by Governor
Siminalayi Fubara.
The meeting was attended by the Deputy Governor,
Professor Ngozi Odu, the Secretary to the State Government, the Head
of Service, eight retained commissioners, and the Permanent Secretaries
of the Ministries of Works and Education.
Contract Cancellation and Refund Order
After reviewing key contracts and policies implemented
under the emergency administration, the Council directed CCECC to refund
the ?20 billion mobilisation fee it had received for the secretariat
project.
The Council also ordered a fresh bidding process
for other revoked projects located in Opobo/Nkoro and Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni
Local Government Areas, which were initially advertised in February 2025.
New Initiatives and Policy Directives
The Council approved the constitution of a six-man
committee, chaired by Deputy Governor Prof. Ngozi Odu, to evaluate
and recommend sites for Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres across the state.
The initiative aims to support external examinations and strengthen digital
learning infrastructure in Rivers State.
In addition, the State Flood Committee, also
headed by the Deputy Governor, was directed to take immediate action to
mitigate flash floods in affected communities. The Council urged
residents to avoid blocking drainage channels and to cooperate with
government efforts to prevent recurrent flooding.
Focus on Job Creation and Social
Development
The Council further approved new measures to
address youth unemployment and realign government priorities in
the areas of education, environment, and job creation.
Governor Fubara emphasized that the administration
remains committed to transparency, accountability, and people-centered
governance, assuring residents that all government projects will undergo due
process and proper evaluation before approval.
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