On the 10th of August, 2012, I addressed you on the scope of the contract awarded by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) for the repairs of damaged 8Nos. Expansion Joints on third mainland bridge, scheduled to be completed at about November 6, 2012. During that briefing, I on behalf of the Federal Government promised to do everything possible to cushion the frustration and other inconveniences that would be caused to road users due to the partial closure of this very important bridge, and pledge further to complete the project ahead of schedule. Today, we have kept faith with that promise, as we draw the curtain on the repair works on the bridge which will be re-opened shortly to road users. Not only was the repair work completed about 10 days ahead of schedule, it was also completed at the awarded contract sum, devoid of variation. I wish to thank Mr. President, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR, for his support and sustained funding of the repair work.
I wish to use this opportunity to thank the contractor, M/s Borini Prono for the technology and expertise they brought to bear on the project and the good quality workmanship exhibited during the repair work. My thanks also go to my friend the Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola (SAN) for his wonderful cooperation and collaboration not just on this project, but on all our activities in Lagos State. Let me also thank the Commander, 82 Division of the Nigerian Army and the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, for providing adequate and effective security cover for the project.
