16/10/2025
Rivers State Executive Council has cancelled the One hundred and thirty four billion naira contract for the reconstruction of the State Secretariat, earlier awarded during the period of emergency rule.
The Council also directed the contractor to refund the twenty billion Naira mobilization fee it
Addressing Journalists the State Executive Council Meeting, Permanent Secretary Ministry of Works, Dr. Austin Ezekiel-Hart said the Rivers State Executive Council also approved the revalidation of the bidding process for the earlier advertised shoreline protection, reclamation project and renovation of the Rivers State Secretariat complex.
Also speaking, the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Information, Mr. Honor Sirawoo said the Council has directed directed the flood committee headed by the Deputy Governor to take immediate action to address flooding in the state and cautioned residents against blocking drainage channels.
Mr. Sirawoo added that Governor Fubara urged members of the Executive Council to be proactive in their various ministries and deliver quality services to the people.