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The Federal Government has ordered the immediate suspension of reconstruction work on the Eleme-Onne section of the East-West Road in Rivers State. Minister of Works, David Umahi, gave the order in Port Harcourt, yesterday, during a media chat with newsmen. The former Ebonyi State Governor said the decision followed the use of substandard materials by the contractor handling the project. The minister, who noted that he had carried out inspection of ongoing work the previous day on the projects, expressed sadness over the slow pace of work even after government made an advance payment of N33 bi…

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