The Rivers State Government has approved N19.5 billion for the reconstruction of the State Assembly Chambers that were demolished in the wake of a political crisis.
The approval was given during the State Executive Council Meeting held on Friday evening at the Government House in Port Harcourt.
The contract was awarded to Monier Construction Company Nigeria Limited (MCC) and is expected to be completed in 9 months.
The new Assembly Complex will consist of 34 en-suite offices, a gallery, meeting rooms, and a conference hall.
The government also approved the renovation and upgrade of four zonal hospitals, as well as the construction of the Kalaibiama/Epellema road and bridge in Opobo/Nkoro Local Government Area.
The healthcare infrastructure projects include the renovation of Bonny General Hospital, Neuropsychiatric Hospital, and the construction of a new General Hospital at Rumuigbo in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area.
The total cost for the healthcare projects is N26,350,310,714.88, while the Kalaibiama-Epellema road and bridge project will cost N29,035,907,233.76.
