The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the sum of N829.8 million as revised estimated cost for the rehabilitation of a road linking Anambra and Enugu States.
The initial contract for the rehabilitation of the road was originally awarded in 2018.
The Minister of State for Works and Housing, Malam Umar El-Yakub, gave the revised contract figure when he spoke with newsmen at the end of the council’s weekly meeting in Abuja on Wednesday.
“The Federal Ministry of Works and Housing presented a memorandum seeking council’s approval for the revised estimated cost of the contract.
“It is for the rehabilitation of the Nkwo-Inyi-Akpugoeze Road at Anambra’s border with Enugu State and is expected to be completed in six months.
“One of the essences of this augmentation is not only revising the rate, but to ensure longevity for the road, using asphaltic concrete binder,’’ he said.