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| Breaking News: Julius Berger To Build Second Niger Bridge by Nobody: 6:24am On Feb 23, 2013 |
The Federal Government has announced Julius Berger AIMS Consortium as the preferred bidder for the construction of the Second Niger Bridge that is to connect Delta and Anambra states. The Minister of Works, Mr. Mike Onolememen, stated this in Abuja on Yesterday (Friday) after hours-long meeting with delegates from the consortium and various government agencies. According to him, five construction firms took part in the bidding process, but Julius Berger AIMS Consortium won. He said, “We have gone through a painstaking procurement process that lasted for about 13 months and at the end of the procurement the preferred bidder has emerged. It is important to let Nigerians know that very competent consortia bid for this particular project. “I am happy to announce that at the end of the procurement process, Julius Berger AIMS Consortium emerged as the preferred bidder for the Second Niger Bridge project.” Onolememen said the project was advertised for expression of interest, adding that the concessionaires expressed interest in the bidding for the project under the Design, Finance, Build, Operate and Transfer model. “And that is why this particular meeting was convened today to commence the second phase of this particular transaction that will necessarily lead to the preliminary site work of the bridge that will link Onitsha and Asaba in Anambra and Delta states,” he said. Onolememen added, “Going forward, part of the work that will be carried out in the next couple of weeks will include detailed hydrological and topographical surveys, and of course, a geological survey. And we will always carry out a detailed environmental/social impact assessment of the process and an in-depth traffic survey among others.” He said the government’s transaction adviser had virtually completed a detailed traffic survey, stressing that Nigerians should know that the Federal Government was committed to delivering the Second Niger Bridge project. “I want to assure Nigerians that this project is fast becoming a reality,” he said. Asked to comment on the duration of the project, he said, “This is not a contract. It is a PPP transaction. The PPP transaction will cover a period of 25 years for them (Julius Berger AIMS Consortium). By the conclusion of the discussions on the second phase, at least the construction period will emerge. It is not like a normal contract that the government is funding.” He explained that the consortium would raise the fund for the project and that the government would only take a very marginal percentage of it to show commitment. He said, “It is interesting to note that Africa Infrastructure Investment Managers or AIMS, are world leaders in infrastructure financing and they are in partnership with one of the biggest infrastructure financier in the world. And we are happy that this project has been able to attract such a group to this country.” http://www.punchng.com/news/julius-berger-to-build-second-niger-bridge/ |
| Re: Breaking News: Julius Berger To Build Second Niger Bridge by Standing5(m): 6:27am On Feb 23, 2013 |
And so what? 1 Like |
| Re: Breaking News: Julius Berger To Build Second Niger Bridge by ifyalways(f): 6:53am On Feb 23, 2013 |
Like my Keggite brothers say, " when shall it be ?" |
| Re: Breaking News: Julius Berger To Build Second Niger Bridge by Dreal1247: 6:57am On Feb 23, 2013 |
In what area is our govt committed. U ar not funding d contract, u ar not disclosing when 2 start or when d project is expected 2 b completed. D Niger Bridge dat expired over a decade ago. I pray dat it doesnt become a burial ground 2 some innocent users. |
| Re: Breaking News: Julius Berger To Build Second Niger Bridge by KnowAll(m): 7:19am On Feb 23, 2013 |
Political-football, looks like no bridge will be built. Its all electioneering posturing! |
| Re: Breaking News: Julius Berger To Build Second Niger Bridge by Nobody: 7:28am On Feb 23, 2013 |
Dreal1247: In what area is our govt committed. U ar not funding d contract, u ar not disclosing when 2 start or when d project is expected 2 b completed. D Niger Bridge dat expired over a decade ago. I pray dat it doesnt become a burial ground 2 some innocent users.The second Niger Bridge will be built by Julius Berger thru PPP. Federal govt will pay a certain percentage of the total cost of executing the project, while Julius Berger along with its partners will pay the rest. Already, N12billion was provided in the 2013 budget, thru the SURE-P, to take care of the federal govt counterpart funding for the bridge http://sunnewsonline.com/new/cover/2013-budget-fg-votes-n12bn-for-second-niger-bridge/ As for when construction will start, work is expected to start by March/April this year. |
| Re: Breaking News: Julius Berger To Build Second Niger Bridge by modextus(m): 7:29am On Feb 23, 2013 |
[color=#990000][/color]  another cool way of feasting on nigerians..lets hope it does'nt last 10years to be constructed |
| Re: Breaking News: Julius Berger To Build Second Niger Bridge by Nobody: 7:37am On Feb 23, 2013 |
KnowAll: Political-football, looks like no bridge will be built. Its all electioneering posturing!Political posturing in 2013? Obviously, you dont know President Jonathan. Or mayb you'r being mischievous. When we talked about the Lagos-kano railway last year, some of you pathological cynics and mischief makers said it was political posturing. When the project was finally realised, rather than apologize, you disappeared. What I promise you is that you'll not only eat your words when this bridge is finally realised, you'll also disappear as usual 1 Like |
| Re: Breaking News: Julius Berger To Build Second Niger Bridge by Nobody: 7:53am On Feb 23, 2013 |
ifyalways: Like my Keggite brothers say, " when shall it be ?" When shall it become? |
| Re: Breaking News: Julius Berger To Build Second Niger Bridge by Nobody: 7:55am On Feb 23, 2013 |
https://www.nairaland.com/1203651/when-president-jonathan-promises-he Though President Jonathan is not perfect, I have never regretted supporting him for one second. He keeps proving me RIGHT on this forum. Posterity will judge all those HATERS and DEVILS who tried to stand in the way of realisation of the second Niger Bridge. 5 decades after Zik built the first Niger Bridge in 1954, Zik is back to give us a second Niger Bridge. God bless President Goodluck Ebele Azikiwe Jonathan! God bless the Federal Republic Of Nigeria!! 1 Like |
| Re: Breaking News: Julius Berger To Build Second Niger Bridge by Dreal1247: 8:06am On Feb 23, 2013 |
Sincere 9gerian:. Thanks 4 d explaination. @Sincerenigerian. |
| Re: Breaking News: Julius Berger To Build Second Niger Bridge by Nobody: 8:12am On Feb 23, 2013 |
Where are the HATERS, demons, devils and mischief makers? Where are the nay sayers, see-no-good and hear-no-good apostles of evil? Where are the bad-belle people, incurable cynics and pathological pessimists? Where are the few but noisy anonymous internet rats and cockroaches? It looks like they've all been BANISHED!!! |
| Re: Breaking News: Julius Berger To Build Second Niger Bridge by Nobody: 8:19am On Feb 23, 2013 |
@Moderator, Front page pls! |
| Re: Breaking News: Julius Berger To Build Second Niger Bridge by jmaine: 8:20am On Feb 23, 2013 |
Sincere 9gerian: Where are HATERS, demons, devils and mischief makers? Dude has some mean vengeance  |
| Re: Breaking News: Julius Berger To Build Second Niger Bridge by Amanyanabo(m): 8:22am On Feb 23, 2013 |
Sincere 9gerian:and end in 2017,it is a 4 years project |
| Re: Breaking News: Julius Berger To Build Second Niger Bridge by Nobody: 8:22am On Feb 23, 2013 |
Sincere 9gerian: https://www.nairaland.com/1203651/when-president-jonathan-promises-heis there any guarantee that the next president will further this project? We all know that nigerian goverment is poor in continuity...long term projects like this gets easily abandoned... |
| Re: Breaking News: Julius Berger To Build Second Niger Bridge by Clerverly: 8:23am On Feb 23, 2013 |
He said, “We have gone through a painstaking procurement process that lasted for about 13 months and at the end of the procurement the preferred bidder has emerged. It is important to let Nigerians know that very competent consortia bid for this particular project. If procurement process could last for 13 months, I wonder how long it will take to deliver the bridge. Just an observation, Abeg Insincere_9igerian no kill me oo, I know say na your work you dey do |
| Re: Breaking News: Julius Berger To Build Second Niger Bridge by jmaine: 8:25am On Feb 23, 2013 |
Double post . . . |
| Re: Breaking News: Julius Berger To Build Second Niger Bridge by Clerverly: 8:28am On Feb 23, 2013 |
Sincere 9gerian: @Moderator, But you said previously that you dont beg for Front Page. Why this  |
| Re: Breaking News: Julius Berger To Build Second Niger Bridge by Amanyanabo(m): 8:30am On Feb 23, 2013 |
please how do i post pictures and link tru my fone |
| Re: Breaking News: Julius Berger To Build Second Niger Bridge by Nobody: 8:34am On Feb 23, 2013 |
Clerverly:This is a special report on a special day. If this report (second Niger bridge and Julius Berger) doesn't make front page, I'll quit NL Ok. The report is already on the front page |
| Re: Breaking News: Julius Berger To Build Second Niger Bridge by naptu2: 8:51am On Feb 23, 2013 |
Finally! I particularly like the fact that it's being concessioned. I watched the ceremony on the news and I also saw the minister of information talk about the new standard gauge rail project (I particularly like the ideas for a Lagos to Abuja line, a Lagos to Onitsha line and an Abuja to Onitsha line). Goodluck's administration is beginning. To remind me of the Obasanjo years. Terrible first leg, characterised by bad politicking, corruption and inaction, but a second leg full of positive action and delivery of developmental projects and policies. My suggestions: 1) We need emergency points on the expressways. These emergency points should be equipped with Federal Highway Patrol teams (police) and ambulances. 2) We need to get to work and build the high speed rail network. 1 Like |
| Re: Breaking News: Julius Berger To Build Second Niger Bridge by CeCeBillz(f): 8:52am On Feb 23, 2013 |
Who cares?  Sincere 9gerian: |
| Re: Breaking News: Julius Berger To Build Second Niger Bridge by takedat(m): 8:57am On Feb 23, 2013 |
Sincere 9gerian:Bro, you are confused! What will government do with N12billion when its already a concessional project under the Design, Finance, Build, Operate and Transfer agreement. Its a PPP that doesn't need counterpart funding from government! think MM2, LLC! |
| Re: Breaking News: Julius Berger To Build Second Niger Bridge by hurricaneChris: 9:12am On Feb 23, 2013 |
Oh! This news brightens M̶̲̅Ɣ day. Can't wait to see and travel to Imo state by that road. Long Live Federal Republic of Nigeria! Long Live President Jonathan's good policies Long Live my darling Family |
| Re: Breaking News: Julius Berger To Build Second Niger Bridge by Amanyanabo(m): 9:12am On Feb 23, 2013 |
please how do i post pictures and link |
| Re: Breaking News: Julius Berger To Build Second Niger Bridge by idlaw2k3(m): 9:34am On Feb 23, 2013 |
Sincere 9gerian: Where are the HATERS, demons, devils and mischief makers? lol |
| Re: Breaking News: Julius Berger To Build Second Niger Bridge by OAM4J: 9:38am On Feb 23, 2013 |
| Re: Breaking News: Julius Berger To Build Second Niger Bridge by Rhino5dm: 9:48am On Feb 23, 2013 |
Sincere 9gerian: Happy to miss you  |
| Re: Breaking News: Julius Berger To Build Second Niger Bridge by Rhino5dm: 9:52am On Feb 23, 2013 |
Sincere 9gerian: |
| Re: Breaking News: Julius Berger To Build Second Niger Bridge by Nobody: 10:11am On Feb 23, 2013 |
@ Poster! It is like you are new to Nigeria? The majority of the people here do like to hear good news. They are allergic to it. had it been you said, (Breaking News: Jonathan vows not to construct the Second Niger Bridge) they would have been dancing azonto till you bring another cheery news. Bad news is what they love, it is a shame though. |
| Re: Breaking News: Julius Berger To Build Second Niger Bridge by peleson: 10:20am On Feb 23, 2013 |
Sincere 9gerian:Don't mind all these use.less myopic human beings that should v bin aborted ! Smh |
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