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Renovation of the pointer newspaper office asaba, oshimili south local government area.

Oshimili South · The Pointer, Asaba, Oshimili South Local Government Area.

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The contract

Contract sum
₦43,139,230 Official record
Contractor
VENO TOUCH ENERGY LIMITED
Awarded by
MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Reference
DSPPC/CNO/1912
Awarded on
Jan. 7, 2026
Due date
May 7, 2026
Contract period
20 WEEKS
Reported progress
65%
Past its date by
110 days
Category
Works
Coordinates
6.20509, 6.72037

What it is meant to be

The renovation of The Pointer Newspaper Office in Asaba, located in Oshimili South Local Government Area of Delta State, was undertaken to restore and upgrade the physical condition of the state-owned media facility to support efficient information dissemination and administrative operations. Over time, the office infrastructure had deteriorated due to wear, aging, and environmental exposure, affecting staff productivity, safety, and the quality of media production processes. The project therefore focused on rehabilitating the building structure, refurbishing workspaces, improving electrical and mechanical installations, and upgrading essential office facilities to create a safe, functional, and modern working environment. Through these improvements, the intervention enhances the operational capacity of The Pointer as a public information platform, supporting timely news production, editorial activities, and communication services to the public. The project contributes to improved working conditions for media professionals and strengthens the institutional role of the newspaper in promoting public awareness, transparency, and civic engagement across Delta State. Overall, the renova

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Awarding body Ministry Of Higher Education awarded this contract. A ministry's accounting officer is its permanent secretary. Delta State has 29 of them. The names of these office holders are not yet published.

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What we knowValueClassSource
contract_sum 43139229.54 Official record Delta State Public Procurement Commission · original
project_progress 65 Official record Delta State Public Procurement Commission · original
project_status Ongoing Official record Delta State Public Procurement Commission · original
contract_awarded_on 2026-01-07 Official record Delta State Public Procurement Commission · original
expected_completion 2026-05-07 Official record Delta State Public Procurement Commission · original
project_field_evidence not yet published Not yet published OpenDelta

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