The Bayelsa State Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, ESV Moses Teibowei, has expressed satisfaction with the steady progress on the ongoing 630-metre Angiama–Oporoma Bridge project, as contractors commenced the launching of beams for the remaining 210 metres of the structure.
Describing the bridge as the longest state-funded standalone bridge in Nigeria, Teibowei said the completion of 420 metres of concrete work marks the successful execution of the most challenging phase of the project. He commended the pace, structural quality, and technical precision demonstrated by the contracting firm.
The Commissioner noted that his presence during the launch of the first set of beams and again during the current final beam launch underscores the government’s unwavering commitment to infrastructural development and timely project delivery.
He reiterated that Governor Douye Diri’s administration is executing transformative projects across the state with the aim of connecting more communities to Yenagoa and accelerating development in rural areas.
Speaking on the timeline for completion, the Project Manager of CCECC, Mr. Peter Pan, assured that the bridge will be delivered by the end of December. He noted that with the final segment of beams now launched, the remaining stages of construction are expected to progress faster.
The Commissioner was accompanied on the inspection tour by the Director of Civil Engineering at the Ministry, Engr. Apurumelala Cliff-Eribo.