Tall & Urban News

The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel, has officially declared the opening of a 21-story residential building in Uyo.

The building, known as the Dakkada Towers, was conceived by Mr. Emmanuel’s administration who contracted its construction to a VKS Nigeria Construction Ltd.

The Governor, at the State Executive Council meeting, in Uyo, announced the completion of the historic project, which was delivered in December 2020 by VKS Nigeria Construction Limited.

The Dakkada Towers, according to the contractual agreement between the Akwa Ibom government and the VKS Nigeria Construction Limited, was to be completed in two years and six months.

But the contractors were able to finish it in less than two years, and thereby eliciting commendation from Governor Emmanuel.

The Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Ini Ememobong, who spoke with reporters at the Government House, Uyo, after the State Executive Council meeting, said the Council was pleased with the report of completion of work on the 21-floor building.

He said relevant government agencies have been directed to commence the process of leasing out the building to interested tenants.

Mr. Ememobong said the Governor was satisfied with the timing of completion of the  Dakkada Towers and the quality of work delivered.

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