A socio-political Christian faith-based group, the Coalition of Bauchi State Christian Youths and Elders in Politics, has passed a vote of confidence on Architectronix Ltd, the construction firm responsible for the new Bauchi State Government House.
It can be recalled that the multi-billion Naira remodelled Government House was commissioned by the Vice President of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, on 18th May 2024.
The new Government House, constructed by the company led by its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Architect Reuben Okoya, comprises the Governor’s Office, the Deputy Governor’s Office, the SSG’s Office, the Governor’s official residence, and two separate Banquet Halls, among other facilities.
While commissioning the edifice, the Vice President commended Senator Bala Mohammed for having the foresight and determination to embark on the project despite the paucity of funds available to the government.
Speaking to newsmen on Friday, Chairman of the Bauchi State Coalition of Christian Youths and Elders in Politics, Comrade Joel Joshua, commended the Chairman of the construction firm—who is also handling the Bauchi International Conference Centre project—Architect Reuben Okoya, for delivering quality work thus far.
The group, while appreciating Architect Okoya for recruiting his workers without recourse to ethnic or religious differences, stressed that the Christian community is adequately represented in his workforce.
“He has been working in line with the vision of His Excellency, the executive Governor of Bauchi State, Senator Bala Mohammed who is governing Bauchi State without discrimination on the bases of religion or ethnicity,” he said.
Comrade Joshua further explained that Architect Okoya’s recruitment of engineers and other workers does not exclude any segment of Bauchi society.
“We are glad that after the successful completion of the government house construction, the work on the new International Conference Centre has reached appreciable level, at least more than 80 percent,” he said.
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Comrade Joel stated that the new Government House, which resembles the United States White House, is considered by many to be the best in the country.
“What impresses the Bauchi State Coalition of Christian Youths and Elders in Politics about Architectronix is the way they focused on ensuring that quality and durable construction services are delivered,” he said.
“We learned that even recently, the construction firm has increased the salary of its workers to enable them cope with the challenges of inflation in the market,” Comrade Joshua further stated.
“Arch. Okoya’s kindness to people cannot be overemphasized, he is kind to his workers, he ensures that they are motivated to put in their bests. He appreciates dignity if labour,” he added.
The Chairman of the Coalition maintained that Architect Okoya’s quest for quality construction services is evident in his consistent motivation of workers with reasonable stipends, particularly during festive seasons.
The Coalition, which observed that the quality of work delivered by the company handling the construction of the International Conference Centre in Bauchi cannot be compared to any other in the country, appealed to the Bauchi State Government to retain them for future projects.
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