The National Roads Authority (NRA), as the implementing agency, organised a kickoff meeting with a Gambian construction company, Bologel CSI following the latter’s recent award of Lot 5, which is a 22km EPC road project by the Ministry of Transport, Works and Infrastructure.
The kickoff meeting was organized by the implementing Authority, NRA. It was meant to familiarize themselves with the contractor and as well inform them about their expectations for the contract.
This 22km project comprises five roads at different locations and is scheduled for 22 months.
The five roads in the contract are as follows Farato Bojang Kunda to Bafuloto 4km; Sinchu Wellingara to Kunkujang Keitaya 4.2km; Wellingara to Abuko Abattoir 3.7km; Lamin Babylon to Makumbaya 6km; Tabokoto Abuko to Banjulinding 4km respectively.
Sulayman Sumareh Janneh, deputy managing director of the National Roads Authority (NRA) congratulated Bologel CSI Company for winning the 22km road project contract, noting that it is a great thing to work with new serious Gambian contractors.
“We are so impressed with their work presentation, capabilities and their work videos shown to us. We are looking forward to working with them (Bologel CSI construction company),” said NRA DMD.
He urged the contractors to adhere to the stipulated agreed duration of the contract, adding that they are also expecting quality and good roads from the company.
For his part, Maha Ly, Admin Director, Bologel CSI Construction Company, expressed delight after being awarded the contract, noting that they are a Gambian Construction Company, whose ultimate aim is to also contribute towards the development of the country.
“We believe in ourselves as Gambians and we believe with support from the NRA we can construct and deliver good quality roads for the country. We’ve already mobilised our materials without waiting for the government or NRA.”
As part of their dedication and willingness to deliver well for the project, Mr Ly said they are going to pre-finance the construction works, adding that they are hoping to complete the work as agreed in the contract by the National Roads Authority.