Saturday, 13 July 2013

Work On N3bn Asaba Flyover Project In Sight

Work On N3bn Asaba Flyover Project In Sight
July 13, 2013 12:00 AM 0 comments Views: 13

DOMINIC OKONTA
DELTA State Government, yesterday, pulled down Eagle Assembly Church building, Asaba, to pave way for the commencement of a flyover project at Ekumeku roundabout, Asaba, the state capital, saying it has compensated both the landlord of the structure and tenant (Eagle Assembly Church) with a plot of land, each.
The State Commis-sioner for Works, Hon. Funkekeme Solomon while briefing newsmen, together with his Lands, Surveys and Urban Development counter-part, Mr. Patrick Ferife, said that Eagle Assembly building, Olloh Pavillion fence and other structures erected on the right of way were demolished to give way for the erection of flyover.
Hon. Funkekeme said that the owners of the affected property were notified about the exercise over two years ago, adding that the plot of land given to Eagle Assembly church, as compensation stemmed from the magnanimous disposition of the state government. “We have also made arrangement for the relocation of the two plots, one for the owner of the landed property and the other for the church’’.
While he asserted that ‘there is no development without some consequence,’ he advised the authority of Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN), Asaba, to relocate its affected facilities at its sub-station at Ekumeku roundabout, saying “because of its strategic impor-tance, we would give it time to relocate to avert break down of power.”
Hon. Funkekeme then stressed the benefits of the new flyover project, saying, when completed, it will address the recurring cases of traffic congestion in the state capital. The over N3billion project, according to him, would be completed in 12 months time.
The Commissioner for Lands, Surveys and Urban Development, while briefing newsmen concerning the exercise, urged those who erected structures on the right of way, especially at the flyover area to start relocating their property now because their time is up’’. His words, “If you look at the master plan of Asaba, the position of Eagle Assembly is on the right of way and we have given the owners of the affected property over three years notice to relocate before the commencement of this flyover project’’.
Mr. Ferife advised land developers to always seek infor-mation in the Ministry of Lands, Survey and Urban Development before the commen-cement of any project to avert the misfor-tune of seeing their property demolished.

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