Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State, has warned contractors handling projects in Lamurde, headquarters of Lamurde Local Government Council to accelerate work on the projects or risk losing the contracts.
Governor Fintiri gave the directive during an inspection of ongoing work on a cottage hospital, model primary and junior secondary school, as well as a science and technical college.
Expressing dissatisfaction with the pace of progress on some of the projects, he revealed that a consultant overseeing the projects had already issued a notice of revocation to the contractors due to their unsatisfactory performance.
“Some of the projects are progressing well, while others are lagging behind. We have asked the contractors to double their efforts, particularly on the model primary and secondary school.
“He has promised to catch up within the next 30 days. I will be back on December 29, so he should start counting the days.
“The consultants have given him the notice of revocation. If the expected level of progress is not achieved by my next visit, we will have no choice but to revoke the contract. Public funds must be used responsibly,” he said.
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However, the governor commended the contractor working on the model primary and junior secondary school for making significant progress, assuring the contractor of the government’s support to ensure the timely completion of the project.
Also addressing the delayed in opening the Lamurde Cottage Hospital, the governor attributed the setback to the contractor.
He expressed optimism that the facility would be operational by late December or early January 2025, emphasizing that it would be fully equipped and functional.
Highlighting Lamurde’s strategic location as Adamawa State’s last local government council that shares common boundaries with Gombe and Taraba States, the governor reiterated his administration’s commitment to improving access to essential services, including healthcare.
He noted that the new hospital, if completed, will help residents save cost and avoid traveling to neighboring states for medical care.
