The Delta State Government led by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has directed that the names of contractors whose projects had lasted for a year and above without mobilizing to site should be compiled for possible sanction.
Gov. Oborevwori gave the directive at the State Executive Council meeting held on Monday, when it approved a proposed budget of N936 billion for the 2025 fiscal year.
Briefing journalists after the meeting, the state commissioner for Works, Rural and Riverine Roads, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, disclosed that the council directed that a list of contractors whose projects had lasted for more than one year without mobilizing to site should be compiled.
He said the council also approved several new roads, including the reconstruction of the Uzere Asaba-Ase Bridge and adjoining roads in Ndokwa East and Isoko South Local Government Areas of the state.
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“The council also approved six internal roads in Isoko South as well, as Alisimie-Owa-Nta Road in Ika North East, while internal roads and drainage were also approved at the NYSC Orientation Camp at Issele-Uku in Aniocha North Local Government Area.
“We also approved the construction of access road to the Airforce Base at Osubi Airport, Opete Road by Plantation City to Opete Waterside in Udu Local Government Area among others,” Aniagwu said.
The works commissioner said the approvals were in line with Gov. Oborevwori’s desire to open up communities in the state for businesses.
