Ibok-Ete Ibas, Rivers state administrator has said the reconstruction of Rivers state House of Assembly complex will be completed in six months.
Ibas, accompanied by George Nwaeke, head of the Rivers state civil service, inspected the project on Saturday.
The state administrator asked the contractor, Monier Construction Company (MCC) Limited, to accelerate work to meet the deadline.
Ibas emphasised that restoring full legislative activities in the state is a crucial part of his mandate, noting that the government has provided the necessary funds for the project.
He said, “I have been at the executive arm of the state governance structure and one of the pillars that is missing, for now, is the legislature. And for them to function effectively, they also need a place to work from.”
“And perhaps, I am here to be sure that work is going on as expected, so that by the end of the six months, this place will be ready for those who need to use it. I think basically that is what it is.”
“They (contractor) have a schedule and they have timelines that I believe they will like to adhere to. I think the state has done its own bit by providing the necessary funds, I was brief. So the onus is on them to make sure that they keep to the terms.”
The new assembly complex, located along Moscow Road in Port Harcourt, will feature 34 en-suite offices in a two-storey building, along with an elevator, gallery, meeting rooms, and a conference hall.
