International Consolidated Contractors Offshore SAL Ltd (ICCO) has completed the Construction of 54 km in Akwanga LGA, Nasarawa State. The Nasarawa State Urban Development Board (NUDB) issued the Certificate of Completion on 12 April 2022 under contract reference NUDB/RFQ/CW/1/2021, confirming that the works were finished within the 24-month contract period.
The finished road gives Akwanga Local Government Area a fully engineered route with seven bridges, 72 culverts, a drainage system and road safety features along its length. This article sets out who delivered the project, what the contract covered, and what the completion certificate records about how the work was done.
Key facts
- Project: Construction of 54 km in Akwanga LGA, Nasarawa State
- Employer: Nasarawa State Urban Development Board (NUDB)
- Contractor: International Consolidated Contractors Offshore SAL Ltd (ICCO)
- Reference: NUDB/RFQ/CW/1/2021
- Contract value: ₦23,102,526,267.30 (including taxes, levies and fees)
- Contract Agreement: 9 March 2021
- Completion certified: 12 April 2022, within the 24-month contract period
The contract
The contract, reference NUDB/RFQ/CW/1/2021, was valued at ₦23,102,526,267.30. The Contract Agreement between NUDB and ICCO is dated 9 March 2021. The contract price includes withholding tax, stamp duty, development levy, VAT and vetting fees, which together account for 13%.
According to the certificate, the works were completed within the contractual duration of 24 months. The Certificate of Completion is dated 12 April 2022, just over 13 months after the date of the Contract Agreement.
| Date | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 9 March 2021 | Contract Agreement between NUDB and ICCO |
| Within 24 months | Contractual duration for the works |
| 12 April 2022 | Certificate of Completion issued by NUDB (ref. NUDB/RFQ/CW/1/2021) |
A complete road package
The contract covered the design and construction of 54 km of road and associated infrastructure. ICCO was responsible for the full design, including:
- surveys and investigations of the route;
- road and pavement design;
- hydrological and drainage design; and
- structural design of bridges and culverts.
It also prepared the drawings, calculations and construction documentation.
What was built
Construction then covered earthworks, pavement and asphalt works, drainage and culverts, bridges and structural works, utility and service ducts, and road safety works. Seven bridges, 72 culverts and 15,590 m of guardrails were among the structures delivered along the corridor.
| Item | Executed quantity |
|---|---|
| Road length | 54 km |
| Embankment and fill | 2,499,415 m³ |
| Bridges (total length 250 m) | 7 |
| Culverts (pipe and box) | 72 |
| Longitudinal drainage | 16.5 km |
| HDPE spare and service ducts | 54,738.60 m |
| Flexbeam guardrails | 15,590 m |
Performance on record
The certificate records good contractor performance in:
- quality control;
- health and safety; and
- environmental and social (E&S) requirements.
It also notes strong coordination with the employer and other project stakeholders. The employer confirmed that ICCO delivered the works in line with the contract requirements, approved drawings, technical specifications and applicable standards.
ICCO confirmed the scope, completion details and executed quantities in the certificate's contractor confirmation section. These are listed in Annex A – Schedule of Activities, which forms part of the certificate.
A route built to standard
The completed 54 km road gives Akwanga LGA a fully engineered route with modern drainage, bridges and safety features, built to the approved design standards. The rest of this series looks at how each part of it was built.
More on the Akwanga 54 km road
This article is part of a five-part series on the project:
- Moving 2.5 Million m³: Earthworks Behind Akwanga's 54 km Road – the earthworks and layered pavement.
- Seven Bridges Built on the Akwanga 54 km Road in Nasarawa – the seven concrete bridges, bearings and joints.
- Drainage and Culverts Keep Akwanga's New Road Dry – the drains and 72 culverts that keep water off the road.
- Akwanga's 54 km Road Built for Future Utilities and Safer Travel – the HDPE service ducts and flexbeam guardrails.
Frequently asked questions
Who built the Akwanga 54 km road?
International Consolidated Contractors Offshore SAL Ltd (ICCO) built the road for the Nasarawa State Urban Development Board (NUDB), under contract reference NUDB/RFQ/CW/1/2021.
When was the Akwanga road project completed?
NUDB issued the Certificate of Completion on 12 April 2022. The works were completed within the contractual duration of 24 months.
What is the contract value?
The contract was valued at ₦23,102,526,267.30. The price includes withholding tax, stamp duty, development levy, VAT and vetting fees, which together account for 13%.
What structures were delivered along the road?
Seven bridges with a total length of 250 m, 72 culverts, 16.5 km of longitudinal drainage, 54,738.60 m of HDPE service ducts and 15,590 m of flexbeam guardrails.
This article is based on the Certificate of Completion for the Construction of 54 km in Akwanga LGA, Nasarawa State (ref. NUDB/RFQ/CW/1/2021), dated 12 April 2022, and its Annex A – Schedule of Activities.
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