JUST IN: Rivers Government Cancels ₦134bn Secretariat Project, Orders ₦20bn Refund

The Rivers State Executive Council has revoked a ₦134 billion contract awarded for the reconstruction of the State Secretariat Complex in Port Harcourt, originally approved under the state’s former sole administrator, Vice Admiral Ikot Ete Ibas (retd).

The contract, which was awarded to the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) during the period of emergency administration, was nullified during the Council’s meeting on Thursday, presided over by Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

Following the cancellation, the Council directed CCECC to refund the ₦20 billion mobilisation fee it had already received for the project.

In related developments, the Council approved the formation of a six-member committee chaired by Deputy Governor Prof. Ngozi Odu. The committee is tasked with identifying suitable locations across the state for the establishment of Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres to support external examinations.

Additionally, the state’s flood control committee, also headed by Prof. Odu, has been mandated to implement urgent measures to address flooding in vulnerable areas. Residents were further cautioned against blocking drainage systems, which contribute to flooding across Port Harcourt and other parts of the state.

More updates to follow…