The federal government say it has spent not less than N8.9trn on infrastructural development in the country in the last six years, Vice President Yemi Osibanjo, has said.
Osibanjo made this known in Uyo on Friday during the inauguration of a 21 storey Smart Building constructed by Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom.
The Vice President who said that the building would compliment federal government plan on infrastructure and economic development maintained that the current federal government has invested more on infrastructure more than past administrations in the past six years .
” I acknowledged the achievements of Governor Udom Emmanuel in industrialization and infrasturcture in the completion agenda of his administration . “
” The federal government on its own part has spent N8.9trn in the past six years on infrastructure alone. what governor Udom Emmanuel is doing in Akwa Ibom state is complimenting the federal government effort on both infrastructure and economic development.” He said.
” I recall when Governor Emmanuel confided in me that he would build the tallest building in the south South and South East region. That the building will address the problem of accommodation complained by International Oil companies . And without wasting time they should relocate their administrative headquarters to Uyo.” He said
He said the building christened “Dakkada Tower” would serve as a catalyst for the private sector to exploit various business opportunities in the state as it would also compliment government effort in improving the living standard of the people.
Governor Udom Emmanuel expressed excitement over completion of the project saying he was fulfilled on the project completion.
” I am more excited than before for several reasons especially doubting attitude of naysayers who thought that this project would not be completed “
” The excused by International Oil Companies ( IOC’s ) that there is no office accommodation in Akwa Ibom in Akwa Ibom for them to relocate has come to an end today by commissioning of this building.” Emmanuel said.
Earlier in a well come remark the state commissioner for Special Duties Mr Okpolupm Etteh said the building, the best ICT compliant in the country was borne out of the directive of the FG for International Oil Companies to relocate their headquarters to their areas of operation.
The smart building according to Etteh is sitted on a 48,000 sqm of land, 400 capacity car park and is defined by an increased level of automation and integration, advanced electronic and information technologies, interrelated structure, system, service and management, energy efficient building and enhanced connectivity through Wired and Wireless network and Advanced Sensor Systems
