Messrs Jidadu Ventures, Ceylon Construction secure FEC approval for N78.2bn water projects in Jigawa, Benue
The Federal Executive Council, FEC, has approved a contract of ₦59.4 billion for the construction of the Greater Dutse Water Supply Project in Jigawa State to Messrs Jidadu Ventures Limited.
The council also approved ₦18.9 billion for the rehabilitation of the Buruku/Gboko Water Supply Project in Benue State to Messrs Ceylon Construction Services Limited.
The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, disclosed the approval during a press briefing at the State House after the FEC meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday.
On the issue of dam collapses across the country, the minister noted that a committee is currently assessing the condition of all dams to restore their integrity and prevent future flooding.
“FEC approved the award of contract for construction of the Greater Dutse Water Supply Project in Jigawa at the total contract sum of ₦59,457,319,900.94.
“Council also approved the award of contract for the Rehabilitation of the Buruku/Gboko Water Supply Project in Benue at the total sum of ₦18,893,279,411.42,” Mr Utsev stated.
