The agreement was signed in Abakaliki between the Ebonyi Government and Integrated Nigeria Ltd. led by former Vice President Alex Ekwueme.
In his speech at the signing ceremony, Gov. Martin Elechi of Ebonyi expressed confidence in the ability of the firm to do a good job.
"The architectural plans of Dr Alex Ekwueme have never been faulted, distorted or amended from conception to final execution".
"We are confident that his company will do this job professionally and satisfactorily.''
The governor described the project as a sacrifice by the former vice president to salvage the state, considering his personal integrity, competence and profession of architecture and town planning.
"I say so because according to the evaluation report by the State Council on Public Procurement, Integrated Nigeria Ltd. was recommended among the four bidders.
"We are therefore, confident that the job will be handled by the best of professionals.
"The government and the people of Ebonyi expect that the job will be done as fast as possible.''
Ekwueme promised to deliver the job on schedule and gave the assurance that his company would not disappoint the state.
He said that his firm had put together a team of professionals to execute the project, adding that a quality master plan would ensure orderliness.
"Without a quality master plan, development of any town or city will always be disorderly.
``We would ensure that the vision of the governor for the state is realised.
``We appreciate the enormity of the responsibility entrusted on us by the government and people of Ebonyi. We promise to deliver and not disappoint the people,'' Ekwueme said.
Also speaking, the Chairman, Abakaliki Capital Territory Development Board, Mr Edward Nkwegu, said the master plan would promote systematic and controlled growth of infrastructure within the capital city.
``The plan would also discourage unplanned development of the city and limit the unprecedented migration of rural population to urban areas,'' he said.
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