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Re: Akwa Ibom 10-Lane & 8-Lanes Leading To The Airport Near Completion (Photos) by Golan007: 1:18pm On Jul 08, 2022
Freelane33:
God bless akwaibom governor
Shame on Lagos government .
As big as island is Na only one road
Enter and commot .
With all the revenue whey Lagos government Dey generate from lekki , ibeju lekki and it evirons , they can’t put the road in order
This is wickedness,
Shame on you Lagos government

You want them to build another road on the ocean or on the lagoon?

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Re: Akwa Ibom 10-Lane & 8-Lanes Leading To The Airport Near Completion (Photos) by Benesis: 1:18pm On Jul 08, 2022
macaranta:

You were not informed? AKs has one of the best rural to city road networks in Nigeria. From every corner to Uyo, the city capital is always not more than an hour.

Quite true, but you see eastern Obolo, dat side over far. That side takes hours

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Re: Akwa Ibom 10-Lane & 8-Lanes Leading To The Airport Near Completion (Photos) by HeavenVGate: 1:18pm On Jul 08, 2022
Hunchogee:
IDONGESIT NKANGA AVENUE (3RD RING ROAD) A WORLD-CLASS MASTERPIECE BY HENZEK ENGINEERING

By Emmanuel Nicholas

Indigenous construction firms were never trusted with the construction of a massive superhighway with 12 lanes, such as the Third Ring Road in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital.

Never in the history of the state did anything close to that happen because such jobs were reserved for construction giants like Julius Berger, RCC, MCC, etc.

Many indigenous construction firms that bid for such projects did so solely to raise their profiles.
Without a doubt, Governor Udom Emmanuel is a leader who believes in cultivating and developing the Akwa Ibom brand as part of his Dakkada Philosophy.

Besides, the Dakkada Philosophy invites all Akwa Ibom people to conquer their fears, break down the barriers to their success and rise to the faith of their greatness.

That is why the governor’s decision to allow an indigenous firm, Henzek Engineering, to compete with multinational construction companies should be commended.

While the company has shown itself as a rising star, it has also demonstrated its ability to compete on an equal footing with multinational construction corporations.

The high-quality delivery of the Third Ring Road, which is nearing completion, is a strong statement that if given the opportunity, an Akwa Ibom person can excel in any profession.

The quality of the work is evident to all, but more importantly, the meticulous finishing of the road has dissuaded critics who had argued that awarding such a large contract to an indigenous company would be a waste of public funds and result in subpar service.

One of the problems of road construction in Nigeria over the years has been durability rather than inflated costs, and Engr Uwem Okoko, Managing Director of Henzek Engineering, deserves all praise for meeting the contract's obligations.

The Third Ring Road was built in accordance with the required engineering methods, according to those who are familiar with the project.

Every step of construction was handled with strict engineering precision - the demolition and removal of unsuitable soil, grading and sloping, preparation of the subbase, installation of the binder and surface course, asphalt surfacing as well as installation of butt joints and transitions.

A thorough final roll will complete the project and deliver a five-star superhighway to the state.

But let’s get back to the basics. Earthwork is one of the major phases in road construction and involves the removal of topsoil, along with any vegetation before scraping and grading the road area into a finished “formation level.”

This is usually done using a tractor shovel, grader, or bulldozer. Below the formation level, it is important that the strength of the soil, also known as the “subgrade,” is tested prior to the beginning of earthwork.

That was what informed the decision of Henzek Engineering to remove over six feet of unsuitable soil, refilled the road with pure red earth and compact it in three stages during the earthworks.

A high-quality precast drainage system was developed before the earth was refilled, just like other multinational construction companies do.

Where necessary, underground drains were constructed to adequately evacuate and discharge flood water to their terminal points.

Following the completion of the earthwork, the company built three levels of subgrades, each of which was around 50 meters in thickness .

Before the binder course was rolled, the stone-base concrete was laid out to the desired subgrade thickness, which was about 100mm.

The company's approach to asphalting has also left many pondering why such a large quantity of bitumen was poured on a single road.

This is because after the binder course was completed, three levels of asphalt were laid with the stage measuring 50 meters of rough surface bitumen, second stage also measured 50 meters (and contained small stones mixture) and while the finishing was done with pure nylon asphalt which gave the road its smooth and glassy spectacle.

Idongesit Nkanga Avenue is 9.5 kilometers long and has 12 lanes; two middle-road drains, two side drains, six concrete road dividers, and three roundabouts with water fountains at the Oron, Nwaniba, and Aka Road connections.
The last two lanes of the lovely road are illuminated by solar-powered floor lights and double middle floor lights.
Another appurtenance of the road is the provision of a concrete floor on the median with a narrow earth path for planting trees and flowers.

As part of safety measures, the company has not only installed iron barricades along the entire length of the road to prevent users from indiscriminate crossing but has also created crossing points at every 100 or 200 meters.

The two last lanes of the superhighway are provided with concrete-top walk paths and holes for planting of trees to beautify the road.

The high quality, the sheer magnificence, and the sense of durability of the Third Ring Road have made many wonder whether it was constructed by a local company. And the answer is a resounding “YES.”

When it comes to the construction industry, Henzek Engineering has proven the pundits wrong by making a bold statement with Idongesit Nkanga Avenue finishing .

The company today employs more than 5,000 workers, including both skilled and unskilled labour, and has more than 300 pieces of machinery in its yard.

That is why we can confidently assert that Henzek Engineering has what it takes to carry out any type of construction job on any given day, at any given time.

Engr Uwem Okoko has positioned the company to operate locally, nationally continental , and at the international level, thanks to Governor Emmanuel who understands that building indigenous economy provides opportunity to grow more enterprises with the concomitant rewards in job creation and poverty alleviation.

https://www.facebook.com/100001393423760/posts/pfbid02YNR5oggN9zK5g3UHmzUTmpKQMPgi8zc6eMBebGSYmMSaqwMadQdLfXQYpn8J7Lzvl/?d=n
A round of applause cool cool cool

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Re: Akwa Ibom 10-Lane & 8-Lanes Leading To The Airport Near Completion (Photos) by Nobody: 1:18pm On Jul 08, 2022
Kudos to Akwa Ibom present and past governors , they kept on putting on infrastructure that will aid the growth of the state in the nearest future.

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Re: Akwa Ibom 10-Lane & 8-Lanes Leading To The Airport Near Completion (Photos) by casualobserver: 1:20pm On Jul 08, 2022
Akwa Ibom has the advatange of being a relatively virgin state with Oil money to fund greenfield infrastructure projects. It has the opportunity to design and position the state for the 21st century without the encumbrances encountered by many other already developed haphazard states with crumbling infrastructure. I like what I have been seeing in states like Cross river and Akwa Ibom since the days of Alpabio.

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Re: Akwa Ibom 10-Lane & 8-Lanes Leading To The Airport Near Completion (Photos) by SHINJA: 1:20pm On Jul 08, 2022
phransix2:
But the people are still in abject poverty, it's high time they make all these translate to better lives of it's citizens.

Weldon rich man..

Even Nigeria is broke


God bless southsouth and southwest

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Re: Akwa Ibom 10-Lane & 8-Lanes Leading To The Airport Near Completion (Photos) by Ebubu3: 1:20pm On Jul 08, 2022
Dingdongbells:
Akwa Ibom Isongho. O.O.
Akwa Ibom Dakkada !!!.
I greet all Akwa Ibomites in the house from the Land of Promise. We are lovers of peace not vawulence, not indabosky. We're not fighters nor liquid metals. We love peace and are very hospitable. Marry from Akwa Ibom and know peace.
their women cheat a lot inside marriage
Re: Akwa Ibom 10-Lane & 8-Lanes Leading To The Airport Near Completion (Photos) by GeorgeNorah: 1:21pm On Jul 08, 2022
Benesis:
Ohh dahhhh, Ohh Dahhh,
Udom with Propaganda, mbok where e dey, na dat same Ibiaku road wey i drive come Oron so dem dey call 8 lane?

Akpabio did and expansive, word standard road, Udom came and added 2 other 2 lanes by each Shoulder, and now, will claim building an 8 lane road..

Omohh, if you no sabi propaganda and packaging, no near politics o
the two added lanes by each shoulder wey dem don break people houses and shops finish grin
Since when e come turn 10 lane or abi OP dey ment?
Re: Akwa Ibom 10-Lane & 8-Lanes Leading To The Airport Near Completion (Photos) by slimfit1(m): 1:22pm On Jul 08, 2022
GboyegaD:
Have they fixed the roads linking the villages to the cities? The airport isn't as economically viable to the detriment of other things. I still wonder how we set our priorities.

Stop making too my sense pls.
Re: Akwa Ibom 10-Lane & 8-Lanes Leading To The Airport Near Completion (Photos) by SmartPolician: 1:24pm On Jul 08, 2022
You see Akwa Ibom State doing state-of-the-art infrastructural projects without tolling motorists.

But whenever Lagos does the same, you see tollgates everywhere. Meanwhile, Lagos State is by far richer than Akwa Ibom State.

The day Nigerians will eschew stupidity and start asking for accountability, then we start building a working society.

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Re: Akwa Ibom 10-Lane & 8-Lanes Leading To The Airport Near Completion (Photos) by GodsOwn2004(m): 1:24pm On Jul 08, 2022
Kudos to Henzek Engineering.

Please what was the overall depth of excavation?

Going by your method statement below, your affirmed 'subgrade was rebuilt in layers of 50 meters thickness ,per layer...





Hunchogee:
IDONGESIT NKANGA AVENUE (3RD RING ROAD) A WORLD-CLASS MASTERPIECE BY HENZEK ENGINEERING

By Emmanuel Nicholas

Indigenous construction firms were never trusted with the construction of a massive superhighway with 12 lanes, such as the Third Ring Road in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital.

Never in the history of the state did anything close to that happen because such jobs were reserved for construction giants like Julius Berger, RCC, MCC, etc.

Many indigenous construction firms that bid for such projects did so solely to raise their profiles.
Without a doubt, Governor Udom Emmanuel is a leader who believes in cultivating and developing the Akwa Ibom brand as part of his Dakkada Philosophy.

Besides, the Dakkada Philosophy invites all Akwa Ibom people to conquer their fears, break down the barriers to their success and rise to the faith of their greatness.

That is why the governor’s decision to allow an indigenous firm, Henzek Engineering, to compete with multinational construction companies should be commended.

While the company has shown itself as a rising star, it has also demonstrated its ability to compete on an equal footing with multinational construction corporations.

The high-quality delivery of the Third Ring Road, which is nearing completion, is a strong statement that if given the opportunity, an Akwa Ibom person can excel in any profession.

The quality of the work is evident to all, but more importantly, the meticulous finishing of the road has dissuaded critics who had argued that awarding such a large contract to an indigenous company would be a waste of public funds and result in subpar service.

One of the problems of road construction in Nigeria over the years has been durability rather than inflated costs, and Engr Uwem Okoko, Managing Director of Henzek Engineering, deserves all praise for meeting the contract's obligations.

The Third Ring Road was built in accordance with the required engineering methods, according to those who are familiar with the project.

Every step of construction was handled with strict engineering precision - the demolition and removal of unsuitable soil, grading and sloping, preparation of the subbase, installation of the binder and surface course, asphalt surfacing as well as installation of butt joints and transitions.

A thorough final roll will complete the project and deliver a five-star superhighway to the state.

But let’s get back to the basics. Earthwork is one of the major phases in road construction and involves the removal of topsoil, along with any vegetation before scraping and grading the road area into a finished “formation level.”

This is usually done using a tractor shovel, grader, or bulldozer. Below the formation level, it is important that the strength of the soil, also known as the “subgrade,” is tested prior to the beginning of earthwork.

That was what informed the decision of Henzek Engineering to remove over six feet of unsuitable soil, refilled the road with pure red earth and compact it in three stages during the earthworks.

A high-quality precast drainage system was developed before the earth was refilled, just like other multinational construction companies do.

Where necessary, underground drains were constructed to adequately evacuate and discharge flood water to their terminal points.

Following the completion of the earthwork, the company built three levels of subgrades, each of which was around 50 meters in thickness .

Before the binder course was rolled, the stone-base concrete was laid out to the desired subgrade thickness, which was about 100mm.

The company's approach to asphalting has also left many pondering why such a large quantity of bitumen was poured on a single road.

This is because after the binder course was completed, three levels of asphalt were laid with the stage measuring 50 meters of rough surface bitumen, second stage also measured 50 meters (and contained small stones mixture) and while the finishing was done with pure nylon asphalt which gave the road its smooth and glassy spectacle.

Idongesit Nkanga Avenue is 9.5 kilometers long and has 12 lanes; two middle-road drains, two side drains, six concrete road dividers, and three roundabouts with water fountains at the Oron, Nwaniba, and Aka Road connections.
The last two lanes of the lovely road are illuminated by solar-powered floor lights and double middle floor lights.
Another appurtenance of the road is the provision of a concrete floor on the median with a narrow earth path for planting trees and flowers.

As part of safety measures, the company has not only installed iron barricades along the entire length of the road to prevent users from indiscriminate crossing but has also created crossing points at every 100 or 200 meters.

The two last lanes of the superhighway are provided with concrete-top walk paths and holes for planting of trees to beautify the road.

The high quality, the sheer magnificence, and the sense of durability of the Third Ring Road have made many wonder whether it was constructed by a local company. And the answer is a resounding “YES.”

When it comes to the construction industry, Henzek Engineering has proven the pundits wrong by making a bold statement with Idongesit Nkanga Avenue finishing .

The company today employs more than 5,000 workers, including both skilled and unskilled labour, and has more than 300 pieces of machinery in its yard.

That is why we can confidently assert that Henzek Engineering has what it takes to carry out any type of construction job on any given day, at any given time.

Engr Uwem Okoko has positioned the company to operate locally, nationally continental , and at the international level, thanks to Governor Emmanuel who understands that building indigenous economy provides opportunity to grow more enterprises with the concomitant rewards in job creation and poverty alleviation.

https://www.facebook.com/100001393423760/posts/pfbid02YNR5oggN9zK5g3UHmzUTmpKQMPgi8zc6eMBebGSYmMSaqwMadQdLfXQYpn8J7Lzvl/?d=n

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Re: Akwa Ibom 10-Lane & 8-Lanes Leading To The Airport Near Completion (Photos) by Benesis: 1:24pm On Jul 08, 2022
GeorgeNorah:
the two added lanes by each shoulder wey dem don break people houses and shops finish grin
Since when e come turn 10 lane or abi OP dey ment?

Akpa mi idem oo
Op jus off me with the level of the caping.
I come wonder where for Uyo nnyinn ami we get 10lane..

R mean say Spring road go be like 40 lanes for their eye.

Ndahhhhhh ndik adi ba ke mkpo mi o
Re: Akwa Ibom 10-Lane & 8-Lanes Leading To The Airport Near Completion (Photos) by rickleye: 1:24pm On Jul 08, 2022
Congrats Engr Uwem.

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Re: Akwa Ibom 10-Lane & 8-Lanes Leading To The Airport Near Completion (Photos) by matotoide(m): 1:25pm On Jul 08, 2022
Aesthetics is important. The company should endeavour to brush off the encroaching sand on the road before taking these kind of publicity shots.
Re: Akwa Ibom 10-Lane & 8-Lanes Leading To The Airport Near Completion (Photos) by phransix2: 1:25pm On Jul 08, 2022
SHINJA:


Weldon rich man..

Even Nigeria is broke


God bless southsouth and southwest

U would just open ur mouth waaah and spill thrash, don't try it with me.
Re: Akwa Ibom 10-Lane & 8-Lanes Leading To The Airport Near Completion (Photos) by SHINJA: 1:25pm On Jul 08, 2022
phransix2:


U would just open ur mouth waaah and spill thrash, don't try it with me.

Why do poor people get angry easily grin

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Re: Akwa Ibom 10-Lane & 8-Lanes Leading To The Airport Near Completion (Photos) by Nobody: 1:26pm On Jul 08, 2022
And someone, somewhere in Abia State is celebrating on the accomplishment of Non Useable Flyover!

Build Good and Reliable Road: NO

Pay Workers and Pensioners: NO

Pay Teachers : NO

Pay Allowances: NO

Tell me does such a person deserve a seat in the RED CHAMBERS










Mr Learned

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Re: Akwa Ibom 10-Lane & 8-Lanes Leading To The Airport Near Completion (Photos) by SHINJA: 1:27pm On Jul 08, 2022
Ebubu3:
their women cheat a lot inside marriage

Our southsouth and southwest women don't cheat..

Only Igbo women cheat ,that's why they focus on baby factory...

God bless southsouth and southwest

One brothers

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Re: Akwa Ibom 10-Lane & 8-Lanes Leading To The Airport Near Completion (Photos) by MichaelSokoto(m): 1:27pm On Jul 08, 2022
In all fairness, It can never be like Abuja own!
No offense meant!

cool
Re: Akwa Ibom 10-Lane & 8-Lanes Leading To The Airport Near Completion (Photos) by Dingdongbells(m): 1:29pm On Jul 08, 2022
GboyegaD:
Have they fixed the roads linking the villages to the cities? The airport isn't as economically viable to the detriment of other things. I still wonder how we set our priorities.
Yes. You can access Uyo, the state capital within 45min from any part of the state. Akwa Ibom even has a fully built gas powered independent power plant in Ikot-Abasi but unable to supply the state because of Nepa/federal Monopoly.
Security is top notch too. Only problem is lack of Industrialization which could boost economic base of the state.
Re: Akwa Ibom 10-Lane & 8-Lanes Leading To The Airport Near Completion (Photos) by Sunnyhillsfarms: 1:30pm On Jul 08, 2022
GboyegaD:
Have they fixed the roads linking the villages to the cities? The airport isn't as economically viable to the detriment of other things. I still wonder how we set our priorities.
Wish you can visit aks to see the roads ..
Most villages are linked with good tarred roads.

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Re: Akwa Ibom 10-Lane & 8-Lanes Leading To The Airport Near Completion (Photos) by Freelane33(m): 1:32pm On Jul 08, 2022
Golan007:


You want them to build another road on the ocean or on the lagoon?
If they can
There are a lot of that over seas
It’s not a big deal

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Re: Akwa Ibom 10-Lane & 8-Lanes Leading To The Airport Near Completion (Photos) by Nobody: 1:35pm On Jul 08, 2022
Golan007:


You want them to build another road on the ocean or on the lagoon?

Oga there's a proposed coastal road that place has not Been worked on since

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Re: Akwa Ibom 10-Lane & 8-Lanes Leading To The Airport Near Completion (Photos) by Hunchogee: 1:36pm On Jul 08, 2022
More Oron road heading to the airport

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Re: Akwa Ibom 10-Lane & 8-Lanes Leading To The Airport Near Completion (Photos) by Dingdongbells(m): 1:37pm On Jul 08, 2022
Ebubu3:
their women cheat a lot inside marriage
Where is your statistics? So people from other regions don't cheat outside marriage especially the owambe loving kind that can abandon the home for days or even weeks because of any little event or something occasion. My former neighbor lost her marriage because of that and left very young kids of less than 3yrs to go party at Ibadan. The husband begged her but she never came back. Last time I saw her was under Osodi bridge hawking Agbo-Jedi.
What a life.

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Re: Akwa Ibom 10-Lane & 8-Lanes Leading To The Airport Near Completion (Photos) by Hunchogee: 1:38pm On Jul 08, 2022
More re

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Re: Akwa Ibom 10-Lane & 8-Lanes Leading To The Airport Near Completion (Photos) by mmsen: 1:38pm On Jul 08, 2022
GboyegaD:
Have they fixed the roads linking the villages to the cities? The airport isn't as economically viable to the detriment of other things. I still wonder how we set our priorities.

Have you been to Akwa Ibom? The roads to many of the villages are better than most of the roads in the Lagos that people tell me isn't an oversized village.

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Re: Akwa Ibom 10-Lane & 8-Lanes Leading To The Airport Near Completion (Photos) by Nobody: 1:38pm On Jul 08, 2022
SHINJA:


Our southsouth and southwest women don't cheat..

Only Igbo women cheat ,that's why they focus on baby factory...

God bless southsouth and southwest

One brothers

Stop attaching with SS. Who cheats more than SW women, women that would have 4 children from different men.

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Re: Akwa Ibom 10-Lane & 8-Lanes Leading To The Airport Near Completion (Photos) by Ebubu3: 1:38pm On Jul 08, 2022
Dingdongbells:

Where is your statistics? So people from other regions don't cheat outside marriage especially the owambe loving kind that can abandon the home for days or even weeks because of any little event or something occasion. My former neighbor lost her marriage because of that and left very young kids of less than 3yrs to go party at Ibadan. The husband begged her but she never came back. Last time I saw her was under Osodi bridge hawking Agbo-Jedi.
What a life.
like akwa ibom women, like yoruba women

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Re: Akwa Ibom 10-Lane & 8-Lanes Leading To The Airport Near Completion (Photos) by cherryCola: 1:39pm On Jul 08, 2022
phransix2:
But the people are still in abject poverty, it's high time they make all these translate to better lives of it's citizens.

Is only your father that stays in akwa ibom that is living in abject poverty.

Check well undecided .

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Re: Akwa Ibom 10-Lane & 8-Lanes Leading To The Airport Near Completion (Photos) by iamclime(m): 1:39pm On Jul 08, 2022
[quote author=MadamVanessa post=114537429] shocked


Udom really tried for this state. The only fuckup of Udom Emmanuel is trying to imposed the clueless Umoh Eno on the good people of my state. [/quote

Where have you been @MadamVanessa? Hope you're good?

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