The Federal Capital Development Authority,FCTA have said that process for the award of contract for the renovation of the National Assembly Complex is on contrary to speculations.
In a statement issued yesterday,the head of Public Relations and Information, Richard Nduul said the flooding was caused by leakages which are traceable to blockages of drainage leading to seepage of water thought the expansion joints in the roof slab
He added that full waterproofing of the roof is a major aspect of the renovation contract of the White House as the national assembly complex is called.
He recalled that the management of the national assembly complex approached the FCDA for the renovation in 2019 for a total renovation and upgrading adding that the procurement process in place in in line with Public procurement Act of 2007 and will be awarded when the process is completed.
Full statement below:
RE: FLOODING OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY COMPLEX
The attention of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) has been drawn to the recent flooding of the lobby of the National Assembly Complex, Abuja resulting from leakages from the roof. Our findings indicate that the leakages are traceable to blockages of drainages leading to seepage of water through expansion joints in the roof slab.
2. Full waterproofing of the roof of the White House building is a major aspect of the proposed renovation of the National Assembly Complex.
3. The Management of the National Assembly approached the FCDA in 2019 for a total rehabilitation and upgrading of the NASS Complex to bring it in tune with Parliamentary Buildings around the world.
4. This contract is currently undergoing procurement process in line with the Procurement Act of 2007 and will therefore be awarded as soon as it is concluded in conformity with the requirements of the Act and also considering all other relevant parameters.
5. The Authority (FCDA) therefore assures that when the time comes, this project will be executed meticulously in order to ensure that the Nation gets value for the funds that will be expended as this has been the tradition with every other assignment which the Authority has undertaken.
Richard A. Nduul
Head, Public Relations & Information, FCDA.
