The government of Rivers has said it took the bold decision to demolish and rebuild the State House of Assembly Complex following the structural defects caused by the explosion and fire incident which rendered the main building unfit for human use.
A statement made by the Commissioner for Information, Mr. Joseph Johnson, said after the visit of the governor to inspect the magnitude of damage inflicted on the building, it became important to invite professionals to advice the government on the integrity of the building.
He said on the night of the attack on the complex, the dynamites caused an explosion that shook the foundation of the building. Continue Reading…
“There were visible cracks on the walls afterwards, and the entire structure looked frail and unsafe for legislative business”, the statement said
“After the assessment of the integrity of the complex, the experts warned the government that continuing to use the building in its present state would be disastrous.
The commissioner speaking further, said that the State government had tried all cost-saving measures towards fixing the complex until it succumbed to superior view of rebuilding the facility to a more befitting edifice.
“In the interim, the Rivers State Government has provided an alternative venue for the House of Assembly to conduct their affairs pending the rebuilding of the complex”. Continue Reading…
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