EBOMAF-BENIN : Bitumage of Bondjecali-Iloua in its terminal phase

Construction work on the Bondjecali-Madecali-Iloua-Frontière road in Nigeria is being crowned with bitumen. In spite of the weather, this activity ringing the finish of the site is in full swing.

It is an irreversible process that is triggered. The entire system of production, transport and application of the coating is deployed on the site of the first EBOMAF market in Benin: the Bodjecali-Madecali-Iloua-Frontière section of Nigeria. At the same time as the various machines at work are covering the bitumen track; At the same time their modernity and their performance force the admiration of the Dindji people of Malanville. The people of Benin's far north do not hide their satisfaction at seeing this decisive stage in the construction of this axis launched."In a few days, everyone will push for relief in this part of the country. Before, heavy trucks didn't come here. Already, before the very completion of the work, it is the Titans who come today to transport our goods. Before that, it was necessary to pay a thousand (1000) CFA francs to get to Malanville. Now, it's five hundred (500) F CF and I'm here. There is undoubtedly development and improvement of living conditions with this road infrastructure", welcomes a primary school teacher from Iloua, the last Beninese village before the border of Nigeria.

If necessary, Bodjecali-Madecali-Iloua-Frontière of Nigeria once again illustrates EBOMAF's expertise in controlling bitumen laying activities. From the application of cement flooring and impregnation to the application of bituminous concrete (BB), the technicality of the machinery and the know-how of the workers have attracted more than one. The excellence which the company has shown throughout the execution of the work ends all the assumptions about it within the populations. His human, material and technical abilities have finally convinced and agreed upon everyone."I was out of my shop when I saw machines coming. I couldn't believe it. All for one company? I am always amazed by this brand new material",exclaims the head of Garou district located eleven (11) kilometres from Malanville.

In just a few days, more than eight (8) kilometres of BB were realized. "In all honesty, I did not imagine such a feat," adds the local elected. Despite the technical difficulties that this road project, the CEO of EBOMAF, Mahamadou Bonkoungou has personally invested to catch up with the delay and offer Benin a modern road in its extreme north. He has worked to pre-finance the work so far."It was very difficult at first. From the completion of the technical dossier to the formulation of the bituminous concrete, several obstacles have emerged in the process. Today we can give thanks to God because if there is no rain these days, we will be able to finish the last layer of bituminous concrete next week",assures Harouna Mouhammed, construction director. The progress currently being made on the construction site has announced a certain closure. This will reorient the company's forces on Parakou-Wèwè.

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