Julius Berger assures of quality as Rivers flags off reconstruction of Buguma-Abalama road project

By Abubakar Yunusa

Peer Lubasch, managing director of Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, says the company has a shared commitment with the government and people of Rivers.
According to a statement over the weekend, Lubasch spoke at the flag-off of the reconstruction of the state’s Buguma-Abalama-Tema-Degema-Abonema road.
The project was awarded to Julius Berger in August with a completion period of 15 months.
Speaking at the event, Lubasch said the company’s commitment is with reference to the progress and development of the state.
“We are deeply grateful for your unwavering support and the privilege to contribute to improve your administration’s ambitious developmental initiatives which continue to improve the; lives of the good people of Rivers state,” he said.
“This event marks another milestone in our shared commitment to progress and development.”
Lubasch said over the years, Julius Berger has built a reputation for excellence and reliability in delivering high-quality projects on schedule across the country and Rivers state inclusive.
“We assure you that this project will uphold the same exceptional standards Julius Berger has come to be known for,” he added.
On his part, Siminalayi Fubara, governor of Rivers, said the project, which is worth N30.4 billion will connect nine separate communities in Asari-Toru, Degema and Akuku-Toru local government areas in Kalabari Kingdom.
“This project is a 19.7km long road. It is awarded to Julius Berger Nigeria Limited at the cost of N30.4 billion,” Fubara said.
“We have already paid 30 percent of this project cost, even at the hit of our trouble when our allocation was withheld.
“We paid N9.1 billion for you to understand how we feel and how we value the Kalabari people. The contractor has assured us that it will do a good job, and I believe that before the 15 months are over, life will be different here.”
“We know Julius Berger very well. We know their ability and their good quality. And they have never disappointed us. So, we are not afraid to award them this project.”
On the importance of the road, the governor said the recurring issues of criminality along the bad section of the road would be a thing of the past.
Fubara assured the people that “other development will also come into your kingdom even as he called for the cooperation of the communities with Julius Berger for a quality and timely delivery”.