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N600m Lafia Water Plant Collapses At Test Run by AloyEmeka8: 11:15pm On Dec 03, 2010 |
[size=14pt]N600m water plant collapses at test run[/size] Friday, 03 December 2010 00:00 Hir Joseph, Lafia ![]() Part of the N539 water treatment plant that collapsed during test run along Shendam road in Lafia, yesterday. The overhead tank of a N539 million water treatment plant in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital, collapsed yesterday during a test-run by the contractor. Water had been pumped into the tank for the first time when it keeled over and fell. Ibrum Integrated Services Limited, which has N1.6 billion water project contracts in the state, was given six months from May, 2008 to complete the Lafia project with specifications to refurbish the old water works, provide two additional overhead tanks at the plants’ booster station along Shendam Road and NTA area, and to provide underground pipes through the metropolis to channel water to the various sections of Lafia. But the project suffered serious hitches, with the completion period dragging on till yesterday, when the company’s engineers invited government officials to witness the test run at the booster station along Shendam Road. The main tank, whose capacity was put at 3 million gallons, was filled to the brim in the test run, but its stands then began to wobble, made a screeching noise before pumping water to the various channels. Engineers and government supervisors who stood at the foot of the main tank had a premonition of impending disaster coming and they took to their heels, leaving behind some construction vehicles behind. The stands then collapsed and the overhead tank came crashed down, ramming into construction equipment and sending water surging water into adjoining offices and all the way down the Shendam Road. Even though the booster station’s premises was hard hit, no one was hurt as the engineers and government officials had all scampered away. Nasarawa State Commissioner for Water Resources James Agule Kasse spoke to newsmen shortly after he led the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Timothy Anjide for an on-the-spot visit to the collapsed structure, thanking God that no lives were lost. Kasse blamed “technical problems” for the tank’s collapse but told newsmen the management of the contractors was yet to report to Lafia to give reasons. He said, “The contractor is not around. We want to meet with the contractor first because the project is still under him, and is only being test run.” The project was expected to be presented for commissioning soon. http://www.dailytrust.dailytrust.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7784:n600m-water-plant-collapses-at-test-run&catid=2:lead-stories&Itemid=8 |
Re: N600m Lafia Water Plant Collapses At Test Run by AloyEmeka8: 11:39pm On Dec 03, 2010 |
Trust Naija engineers. |
Re: N600m Lafia Water Plant Collapses At Test Run by gongoaso1: 12:15am On Dec 04, 2010 |
LWKMDDD ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Re: N600m Lafia Water Plant Collapses At Test Run by mrmayor(m): 12:16am On Dec 04, 2010 |
Aloy_Emeka: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Re: N600m Lafia Water Plant Collapses At Test Run by AloyEmeka8: 2:12am On Dec 04, 2010 |
mrmayor:Roflmao ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Re: N600m Lafia Water Plant Collapses At Test Run by Nobody: 2:18am On Dec 04, 2010 |
but but you were all "mourning" this morning? ![]() |
Re: N600m Lafia Water Plant Collapses At Test Run by DisGuy: 2:46am On Dec 04, 2010 |
The overhead tank of a N539 million water treatment plant in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital, collapsed yesterday during a test-run by the contractor. Water had been pumped into the tank for the first time when it keeled over and fell. Kasse blamed “technical problems” for the tank’s collapse but told newsmen the management of the contractors was yet to report to Lafia to give reasons. He said, “The contractor is not around. We want to meet with the contractor first because the project is still under him, and is only being test run.” xyz |
Re: N600m Lafia Water Plant Collapses At Test Run by aljharem(m): 2:49am On Dec 04, 2010 |
![]() ![]() ![]() can i ask what is funny about this so we northerners do not deserve a good source of water ![]() ![]() |
Re: N600m Lafia Water Plant Collapses At Test Run by Abagworo(m): 2:51am On Dec 04, 2010 |
Rotflmfao! I for like see as the government officials and the pot bellied contractor take run.Nde Osin. |
Re: N600m Lafia Water Plant Collapses At Test Run by AloyEmeka8: 4:54am On Dec 04, 2010 |
Don't hire a Nigerian trained engineer. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Re: N600m Lafia Water Plant Collapses At Test Run by strangerf: 5:00am On Dec 04, 2010 |
I am sure the project manager is Ibo, Like Emeageali, like the rest of them Very incompetent people This is one big scam from our Ibo brothers! Death to Ndigbo |
Re: N600m Lafia Water Plant Collapses At Test Run by Nobody: 5:10am On Dec 04, 2010 |
strangerf: ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Re: N600m Lafia Water Plant Collapses At Test Run by strangerf: 5:18am On Dec 04, 2010 |
Aloy_Emeka: I think you wanted to say, dont hire an Engineer trained in any of the southeastern or northern glorified high schools Instead, hire Yoruba Engineers or Engineers trained in any of the world renowned universities in the SW, we are the best! |
Re: N600m Lafia Water Plant Collapses At Test Run by AloyEmeka8: 5:34am On Dec 04, 2010 |
strangerf: It's not as if you are a common electrician or mason. ![]() ![]() |
Re: N600m Lafia Water Plant Collapses At Test Run by strangerf: 5:36am On Dec 04, 2010 |
I have a degree from Yaba Tech you know |
Re: N600m Lafia Water Plant Collapses At Test Run by AloyEmeka8: 5:40am On Dec 04, 2010 |
strangerf: The polytechnic that will be phased out in 2012?. You couldn't pass Jamb or what?. ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Re: N600m Lafia Water Plant Collapses At Test Run by strangerf: 5:46am On Dec 04, 2010 |
Yaba tech is the oldest higher institution in Nigeria Better than the glorified high schools in the SE It has now been upgraded to a university, City University of Lagos. This happened because the powers that be recognised its commitment to excellence Yaba Tech's graduates are some of the finest in the country, some of the most sought after in the engineering industry in Nigeria. It is one of the best institutions in Nigeria when it comes to Elect/Elect I had 265 in Jamb, my second try, so I tansfered to OAU, after my ND program You have nothing on moi! Now may I know you? |
Re: N600m Lafia Water Plant Collapses At Test Run by AloyEmeka8: 5:58am On Dec 04, 2010 |
strangerf: I thought it was in the world and not Nigeria alone or have you forgotten their claim so quick?. Don't let them jack you o for robbing them their world title. |
Re: N600m Lafia Water Plant Collapses At Test Run by strangerf: 6:03am On Dec 04, 2010 |
Aloy_Emeka: That is purely a figment of your imagination Yaba Tech never claimed to be what they are not. Yaba Tech is in the SW, we dislike falsehood We think differently from people like Emeagwali and brothers FLC! |
Re: N600m Lafia Water Plant Collapses At Test Run by aljharem(m): 6:12am On Dec 04, 2010 |
strangerf: u are a really mumu cow animal i am really angry at u ![]() ![]() why do u give sw a bad name |
Re: N600m Lafia Water Plant Collapses At Test Run by aljharem(m): 6:13am On Dec 04, 2010 |
strangerf= bkbabe99 |
Re: N600m Lafia Water Plant Collapses At Test Run by strangerf: 6:17am On Dec 04, 2010 |
alj harem: Why? Beacuse my English is flawless, unlike your atrociuos writing skill? |
Re: N600m Lafia Water Plant Collapses At Test Run by aljharem(m): 6:19am On Dec 04, 2010 |
strangerf: bros if u reply to this trend it would make me very angry |
Re: N600m Lafia Water Plant Collapses At Test Run by strangerf: 6:24am On Dec 04, 2010 |
alj harem:Thread not trend Thread : a series of e-mail messages or messages on a bulletin board about a particular subject And in that context, the appropriate word is post, not trend Illiterate, now go back to your village |
Re: N600m Lafia Water Plant Collapses At Test Run by AloyEmeka8: 12:23pm On Dec 04, 2010 |
alj harem: Not even close. I will say StrangerF= Mr Cork |
Re: N600m Lafia Water Plant Collapses At Test Run by satani22: 4:00pm On May 24, 2011 |
;d ;d |
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