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.
I must not fail to thank the Lagos State Commissioner for Transport, Mr. Opeifa whose team under LASTMA effectively monitored and coordinated traffic flow on the bridge and all alternative routes during the duration of the repairs. My thanks also go to the men and women of the Federal Road Safety Corp (FRSC) and the Civil Defence Corp for their hard-work and commitment to the maintenance of sanity on all routes in the course of the project. To the press, I express my sincere appreciation for your collective assistance in informing Lagosians correctly on the repair work.
Let me at this juncture commend my engineers on this project under the leadership of the Zonal Director (SW), Engr. E. U. Mgbemena for their rare dedication to duty. The Federal Ministry of Works is proud of you all and the professional way you supervised this project.
May I finally thank the good people of Lagos State for their patience and understanding.
To the glory of God, I now have the honour and privilege to declare the repair works on the third mainland bridge completed. The bridge is hereby fully re-opened to traffic.
Arc. Mike O. Onolememen FNIA, FNIM
Honourable Minister of Works
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