The leading indigenous construction company; Fens Properties Nigeria Limited, has received eulogies for completing and handing over a gigantic block of three arms lecture theatres for the Faculty of Environmental Studies, University of Uyo in record-breaking seven (7) months.
The commendations came from the Vice Chancellor of the Federal Government-owned institution; Prof. Nyaudoh Ndaeyo, the Secretary, National Economic Empowerment and Development Strategy (NEEDS) assessment, Barr. Otu Etukudoh among several other highly revered personalities who attended the handing over of the project on Tuesday at the University of Uyo main campus, Nsukara Offot in Uyo.
Among the dignitaries who graced the epoch-making event were the Deputy Vice Chancellors, Registrar, Librarian, Directors and other top brass management staff of the institution.
The highly elated Vice Chancellor; Prof. Nyaudoh Ndaeyo, in his remark, specifically eulogized Fens Properties Nigeria Limited for its professionalism and commitment to meeting deadlines, which he said has contributed significantly to the timely completion and handing over of the project to the institution.
Describing the construction company as being a faithful servant who delivered on the contractual specification of the project in line with international best practices, Prof. Ndaeyo urged other contractors handling projects within the institution to learn from Fens Properties.
His words: “This project is of standard and as I said, we need accommodation. With this project, we are going to move Faculty of Environmental Studies from the town campus down here.
“I have mentioned to the Dean that students should take ownership of the project. We have also made provision for annual renovation of buildings within the institution. I called on other contractors to learn from fens who in the face of challenges never demanded for variation.”
The VC decried a situation where many contractors were still handling some projects within the institution for over three years, stressing that Fens was exceptional. He however, directed Dean of Environmental Studies to relocate the whole faculty to the new building on or before 15th May this year.
On his part, the Secretary Presidential NEEDS assessment committee, Barr. Otu Etukudoh, while appreciating the company for handling over what he called a topnotch job, revealed that Faculty of Environmental Studies building is the first NEEDS project delivered on record time within the University.
Earlier in his remark, the Managing Director Fens Properties Nigeria Limited, Mr. Michael Udofia, thanked the Vice Chancellor for giving his company a good atmosphere to work.
Mr Udofia hinted that his company took over the project site on the 13th September last year and was able to deliver within a seven-month time frame.
He identified unmatched soil test results and the nationwide cash crunch which plagued the nation as a few hurdles the company overcame to achieve timely and qualitative service delivery.
Udofia, assured that his company will continue to deliver world-class construction services to its client even as he expressed his pleasure to have contributed to the development of the university.
Project Manager of the company; Engr. David Umoette, explained that the three arms Lecture Theatre has six (6) lecture halls, each designed to carry more than 100 students and more than 600 in all.
According to him, there are eight offices – all en suite, a courtyard for natural ventilation and lighting, among other facilities in the building.
TheHILL recalls that Fens Properties in May 2022 completed and handed over an ultramodern Faculty of Arts classroom block it constructed to Uniuyo.
The storey building which the company finished within 6 months measured 30 metres by 60, has four (4) lecture halls and desks, twenty (20) conveniences, fifty three (53) fans, four (4) offices all en suite, among other facilities.
