N-HYPPADEC Commits to Completion of River Gurara Embarkment Project
N-HYPPADEC Commits to Completion of River Gurara Embarkment Project
By Mohammed Baba Busu
The Managing Director of National Hydro-electric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC),
Alhaji Abubakar Yelwa, has called for the speedy completion of work in the ongoing River Gurara embarkment construction for the safety of homes and farmlands of Muye and other communities in Lapai Local Government Area of Niger.
The Managing Director, who was represented by the Director of Finance and Administration, Dr Haruna Gabi, made the call during the commission’s inspection visit to ascertain the level of work and compliance of the project at Muye, Lapai Local Government Area.
Yelwa expressed satisfaction with the work done so far but highlighted observations on the construction in order that there will be no deviations from the standard.
He added that the project had a total contract value of N700 million and the contractor had been adequately mobilised to avoid unnecessary delays or request for variations.
He noted that the project, which had encountered delay due to technical issues, was meant to be completed within six months.
He, therefore, called on the contractor and Project Consultant to work together for speedy progress.
The Managing Director recalled that members of the community had initially expressed fears about the project, following two previous unsuccessful attempts to construct an embankment in the area.
He reassured the people that N-HYPPADEC had the experience and capacity to deliver the project successfully, noting that the commission had put the necessary measures in place to ensure its timely completion.
The member, House of Representatives, Agaie and Lapai Federal Constituency, Abdullahi Mahmud appreciated N-HYPPADEC.
He expressed joy for the intervention, stating that he believes the challenge of the slow pace of work can be contained, while urging the contractors to speed up for the completion of the project.
The lawmaker urged his constituents to remain patient and appreciate the efforts being made by the Federal Government and N-HYPPADEC to ensure the completion of the project to overcome the flooding threats.
The Amana of Muye, Alhaji Salihu Mohammed however, thanked the management of HYPPADEC for their quick response and called on the Federal Government to assist in funding the river Gurara embarkment project and make it a top priority for the safety and development of the community.
The community leader decried that the slow pace of work was a source of worry to the community, noting that the timely completion of the embankment would improve on the livelihoods of about 30 affected communities.
The contractor, represented by the Site Engineer, who admitted to have earlier encountered some technical challenges, stated that they have been resolved.
He assured the community that the commission will deliver the project according to specifications for the benefit of the beneficiaries.
