Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has issued a one-month ultimatum to Raffoul Nigeria Limited, the construction company handling the 6.5-kilometre Woji–Aleto–Alesa–Refinery Road, to complete the long-delayed project or face termination of the contract.
Gov. Fubara gave the directive on Friday, during an unscheduled inspection visit to the project site, accompanied by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Special Projects, Mr. Hebron Wisdom.
The governor, who was visibly displeased with the slow pace of work, expressed disappointment over the contractor’s performance despite multiple variations granted to ensure the completion of the road and its 200-metre bridge.
“We came to visit one of our sites, and I must say I feel highly disappointed,” Gov. Fubara said.
“This project was awarded about June, 2020, by my predecessor. I even went as far as giving them two variations to enable them achieve a good proportion of this job.
“But to my greatest surprise, there is no progress to show for it.”
The governor noted that the project had been evaluated and cancelled under the previous emergency administration, but added he had given Raffoul another opportunity to deliver within the deadline.
Gov. Fubara, however, warned that he would revert to the earlier government position, if the company fails to complete the work within one month.
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“If they can’t complete this job in the next one month, I will stick to that position of the administrator as at when the emergency rule was on in the state,” he said.
The governor also frowned at ongoing dredging activities near the bridge, describing it as unsafe and unacceptable.
“How could a normal human being be dredging very close to a bridge? Is it proper?” he queried.
“If I come here any other time or get any information that dredging activity is being conducted around this area, I will personally supervise and destroy the dredger myself.”
Gov. Fubara emphasised that his administration remains committed to delivering quality infrastructure across Rivers State, and will not tolerate any contractor that fails to meet contractual obligations.
