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We’ll Deliver Olodo Bridge on Schedule – Contractor
The contractor handling the Ibadan-Iwo-Osogbo Road, Peculiar Ultimate Concerns Limited, has assured the people of Oyo State, especially users of the road, that all hands are on deck to finish the reconstruction of Olodo bridge on schedule.
The company’s Executive Director, Engr Abel Adeleke, stated this at the weekend while answering questions on the extent of work done on the bridge.
The Oyo State Government had awarded the reconstruction of the Ibadan-Iwo-Osogbo road, which is a federal road, to Peculiar Ultimate Concerns to relieve the pains of users of the road.
However, the rains of July 30 washed away Olodo bridge, which is on the road, while the reconstruction was still ongoing.
Adeleke said, “I am aware of the complaints of commuters on Olodo Bridge. We feel their pains and we are doing everything within our powers to ensure that the bridge is delivered on schedule. But unfortunately, bridge construction cannot be rushed. It has to go through the normal process.
“It is our wish to at least fix the bridge as soon as we can and continue with the road construction, but that cannot be done. We cannot jump any stage of the process.
“Right now, what we are doing is piling. This is like the foundation of the bridge. You know when you are constructing a skyscraper, you spend quite a lot of time on the foundation. That is the stage we are at now. We have completed about 50 per cent of that.
“I want to plead with the people of Oyo State to bear with us. I am assuring them that we shall deliver a bridge that all of us will be proud of, a bridge that will serve us for many years.”
Adeleke added that his organisation realised the importance of the bridge to thousands of people, who daily make use of it and would not keep them waiting for long.
On the alternative route provided, Adeleke said, “We keep fixing the alternative route to ameliorate the challenges faced by our people who take the route. We are always on the road to fix any portion that goes bad at any time. We need to understand that the alternative route was not designed for the volume of traffic that we have on that route now. But we are not resting on our oars, we shall keep fixing it until the road and the bridge are ready.”
While pleading with the commuters to exercise a little bit of patience, the Peculiar Ultimate boss said with the dry season approaching, work rate on both the bridge and the road would increase and the target date for the delivery of both would be achieved.
Benson Upah, spokesperson for the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has cautioned that Nigerians might eventually face petrol prices of N5,000 per litre.
In an interview with Weekend Trust, Upah criticized the recent increase in fuel pump prices and argued that it contradicts the agreement previously made between the NLC and President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
He asserted that the Federal Government’s claims of restoring the fuel subsidy are untrue.
Upah remarked, “The subsidy was never reinstated as they have stated. So, what justifies the rise in pump prices from N650 to N1,500 or even N2,000?
“This situation suggests that we might not have seen the worst yet. There is a possibility that fuel prices could reach N5,000 per litre. We hope it doesn’t come to that, but if it does, it will be up to Nigerians to make the decision.”
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced the receipt of a two million Naira bank draft from Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN, a former student loan beneficiary.
This information was disclosed in a statement by Monalisa Dike from the Corporate Communications Department of NELFUND on Friday in Abuja.
Dike noted that Awomolo had received the loan during his undergraduate studies at the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University) from 1975 to 1977.
She mentioned that Awomolo had fully repaid the loan, showing his strong commitment to the country.
“The original loan amount was N1,000 for two academic sessions, which played a crucial role in his completion of the law degree.
“Although Awomolo had attempted to repay the loan several times over the years, he was only able to settle it now.
“In his letter to NELFUND’s Managing Director, Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, Awomolo expressed his appreciation for the student loan opportunity provided by the Nigerian government,” Dike said.
She added that Awomolo praised the transparency and accountability NELFUND has shown in managing student loans.
Dike emphasized that Awomolo’s repayment highlights the enduring impact of President Bola Tinubu’s initiative and NELFUND’s continued importance in supporting Nigerian students.
She also mentioned that the repaid funds will be used to support the education of current students in need of loans.
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has issued a warning to the public about scammers pretending to represent the NDDC Youth Internship Scheme.
The NDDC also noted that registration for the scheme ended on August 31, 2024.
This information was released in a statement on Friday by Seledi Thompson-Wakama, Director of Corporate Affairs at the commission, and shared with DAILY POST.
The statement reads, in part: “We have received reports of individuals receiving unsolicited messages claiming they have been selected for the NDDC Internship Scheme, which includes requests for personal information and an acceptance fee.
“The NDDC does not charge any fees for placing qualified youths in its internship programme. We want to make it clear that these fraudulent selection messages are not affiliated with the NDDC.
“Any official communication from us will only come through our verified websites and social media channels. If you receive a message like this, please ignore it and report it to the relevant authorities. Your safety and privacy are our top priorities.
“For genuine inquiries about our empowerment programs, please contact us directly through our official channels.”
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