Oborevwori Announces Road Project Inspections to Ensure Quality in Delta

Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has vowed to sanction and blacklist any contractor found guilty of executing substandard work in the state. The governor issued this strong warning on Tuesday during an inspection of ongoing projects in the state capital, stressing that his administration will not tolerate poor-quality work from contractors or engineers.

Governor Oborevwori expressed his dissatisfaction with the poor drainage work carried out by the contractor handling the 6.5-kilometer Achalla-Ibusa Road project, emphasizing that corrective measures would be taken immediately. He pointed out that site engineers who approve such shoddy work for payment would also face sanctions.

The governor’s decision to personally inspect the Achalla-Ibusa Road project followed complaints from earlier evaluations, which failed to meet his expectations. During the inspection, he made it clear that the drainage work was subpar and would not be accepted. However, he assured that the contractor could continue with the road’s stone basing and asphalting work, taking advantage of the dry season, while the drainage issue is addressed.

“This will serve as a warning to all contractors. There is no project I will not inspect. If you deliver substandard work, we will not pay you, and even if payment has been made, the site engineer will be held accountable,” Oborevwori stated. He added that contractors who seek to please him should deliver high-quality work, warning that failure to do so would result in penalties.

The governor also made it clear that his administration would not spend money on projects that fail to deliver value to the state’s residents. He announced that, starting from January, he would personally oversee projects not only in Asaba but across all 25 local government areas of Delta State.

Oborevwori reiterated that any contractor who fails to report to their worksite or delays projects would face contract revocation. Such projects would be reassigned to contractors who are willing to deliver on time. He also emphasized that the state’s terrain requires the dry season to maximize construction efforts.

“We aim to complete and commission a significant number of projects over the next four months,” the governor said, outlining his vision for substantial progress across sectors like roads, health, and education within his first two years in office.

The governor also inspected several other projects, including the recently completed two-kilometer road leading to the 63 Brigade Barracks in Aboh-Ogwashi, a gully erosion site along the Okpanam-Ibusa bypass, the perimeter fence and road around Asaba International Airport, and the Kwekagbor Layout in Asaba. He reaffirmed his commitment to delivering value-driven projects for the people of Delta State.