INVESTIGATION: Delta residents lament as fully, partially funded NDDC water projects are abandoned (2)

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On February 11, 2011, the NDDC awarded the contract for the construction a solar-powered water project in Okuno community to Philvianno Nig Ltd.

However, our findings show that the borehole was abandoned and overgrown with weeds.

A CAC search revealed that Philvianno Nigeria Limited, the company that was awarded the contract, is located at NO 18, Rumueprikom by Wimpey junction in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.Officials at the boutique said they had never heard of such a company. Christopher Oweh, a motorcyclist who resides in the community, said getting water especially during dry season is his greatest concern.

Since the power supply in the community became irregular, Mr Oweh said, the private borehole owners have formed the habit of pumping water at midnight. “The project has been completed and commissioned,” Mrs Ukwosah, said. “But, my husband is not around to answer all your questions.” The tall grass around the structure was a clear indication that the borehole has been abandoned for years.

Out of this figure, N15,360,000 million was approved in 2015, while N25,000,000 million was approved in 2016. In 2015, the NDDC approved N10 million for the construction of solar-powered boreholes in Emevor out of a budget cost of N178 million and in 2016, N10 million was approved, according to the commission’s 2016 appropriation act.Upon arrival, the reporter met two rusty structures with no water tanks on them. The sites were overgrown with weeds. Beside one of the projects is the signboard indicating that El-Fegor Nig Limited is in-charge of the project.

According to documents obtained from the contractor, N51.2 million was disbursed for the project out of the N178 million needed. The contract to construct a customized surface water filtration system in Ajatitor was awarded to FOH & FOH on April 11, 2003, according to details provided by the NDDC and the signpost at the site.In 2015 and 2016, the NDDC decided to continue with the project.

 

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They should not just lament. They should bask questions and demand answers.

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