The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed says the on-going rehabilitation of the Radio House in Garki – Abuja has gulped the sum of N449 million, adding that the project would be ready in a few weeks’ time.
DAILY NIGERIAN reports that the scope of the project included the face-lifting of the entire eddice, rehabilitation of the lift, cooling system, water, and sanitation and toilet system, among others.
Inspecting the project on Monday, the minister noted that this is the first substantial rehabilitation works being carried out in the 33 years life of the edifice.
The minister, who was in the company with the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Grace Gekpe, other management members of staff and the contractor, added that the project which was meant to last for 12 weeks.
According to him, the project was, however, delayed due to the advent of COVID -19.
“The COVID-19 has slowed down works on the project just like others across the country; The ban on international travel has hampered the importation of spare parts and some equipment needed.
“The visit today has been useful and has given us the opportunity to make some other direction and see how far the whole project can move.
“From what I have seen, hopefully in a matter of weeks, we will come here to commission a new radio house,” he said.
Mr Mohammed assured that the FRCN management would make regular maintenance of the edifice, a priority after completion.
