FEC Approves 184.3 Billion Maitama 2 Infrastructure Projects

After the Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved infrastructure projects in the recently established Maitama II District, which are expected to cost more than N180 billion naira, there was excitement among residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

The projects were approved as a result of a presentation made before the FEC recently by the Minister for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mallam Muhammad Musa Bello, who was joined by FCDA management.

According to information obtained by our reporter, both the original inhabitants of the neighbouring villages and the allottees had long anticipated infrastructure development in the new area.

It was gathered the construction works in the Maitama II, was important, as it would bring improved livelihood to Mpape community and environs, while opening up access roads to rural farmers in the area.

The memo presented by the Federal capital development Authority revealed that the contract for the project has been awarded to Dantata and Sawoe Company.

It was also revealed that the project is expected to be completed with 4 years period.

The document, titled ” Brief on the Final Engineering Design and Development of Maitama II District, Cadastral Zone A10, Abuja, also revealed that the Bureau of Public Procurement had given its nod for the project.

It stated that, ” accordingly, BPP has granted No Objection  to FCTA to proceed with Restrictive / Selective tendering method for the procurement.

” At conclusion of the evaluation exercise, the Bid of Messrs Dantata and Sawoe Construction Company Nigeria Limited with  a total tender sum of N180, 990, 976, 836.60 only , inclusive of 5% VAT with a completion period of 48 months was recommended as the lowest responsive”.