The authorities of Federal Capital Territory has given the construction giant, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc 24 months to rehabilitate the dilapidated Federal Secretariat Phase 1 section in Abuja.
The structure has now gone out of shape was built in 1990 about 32 years ago by same company.
Julius Berger began the rehabilitation work on Tuesday, November 22,2022 and the work is schedule to be completed after Buhari administration leave office.
Speaking at the flag-off of the rehabilitation works on Tuesday the Managing Director of the company, Engr. Dr. Lars Richter said the company will deliver on scheduled and on quality.
Richter spoke through the Regional Manager for Abuja Operations, Engr. Oliver Berger during the flag off.
He recalled that the Federal Secretariat was built by Julius Berger decades ago and added that it has stood the test of time.
According to him, “The building’s two lifts will be replaced with new ones, while the emergency stair cases will be upgraded for easier and safer exit.
The 10th and 11th floors which were damaged by fire a while ago will now undergo renovations”, Oliver Berger said.
The main work, he continued, “is fixing up the wet areas, which include tearing down and replacing all the plumbing components, tiles, partitioning walls, ceilings and all the pipes and cables for the mechanical and electrical systems”.
Other aspects of the rehabilitation works to be effected by Julius Berger include repairing the roof by replacing the old felting that has reached the end of its life span; installing a new booster station with pumps to serve the entire building, rehabilitation works on the lighting, aluminium vents, natural stone flooring, glass panels and painting.
Julius Berger was given the contract to build the Phase 1 section of the Federal Secretariat precisely on January 22, 1990.
It sees the Federal Secretariat as ” one of our company’s proud legacies” and a point of reference for quality construction, the MD said.
Richter said the rehabilitation work will bring the building back to its former glory “and infuse it with an impressive touch of modernity”.
The main work, he continued, “is fixing up the wet areas, which include tearing down and replacing all the plumbing components, tiles, partitioning walls, ceilings and all the pipes and cables for the mechanical and electrical systems”.
Other aspects of the rehabilitation works to be effected by Julius Berger include repairing the roof by replacing the old felting that has reached the end of its life span; installing a new booster station with pumps to serve the entire building, rehabilitation works on the lighting, aluminium vents, natural stone flooring, glass panels and painting.