“We have the competence, capacity, technology and human resources to executive this important and symbolic project to the satisfaction of honourable members, sistinguished senators and Nigerians at large.”
“We want to use this opportunity to assure the lawmakers and Nigerians in general to be rest assured that we would deliver a quality and top rated job. We want to show the world that a Nigerian company can compete globally. We would not take the trust reposed on us for granted, hence, the money will be well-utilised for the purpose it was meant for.“Absolutely, we cannot rule out issues of blackmail on things of this nature.
For over 20 years, the structure has not been renovated. In 2019, when the new leadership of the National Assembly led by the Senate President Ahmad Lawan and Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila came to power, they approached President Muhammadu Buhari on the need to renovate the complex. A budget of about N37 billion was approved for the renovation of the complex but outcries by Nigerians truncated the project.