Delta Works Commissioner Expresses Disappointment Over Non-Compliance with Oborevwori’s Directive on Achala-Ibusa Road
By Yahaya Idris
Delta State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, has publicly expressed deep dissatisfaction regarding the contractor’s apparent failure to comply with Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s directive on the ongoing Achala-Ibusa Road project.
Izeze praises Oborevwori’s administration for developing Delta State
Global Times Nigeria reports indicates possible delays or substandard work that do not meet the governor’s expectations or the state government’s standards.
The Commissioner, who embarked on an unscheduled inspection tour of the project site on Thursday, was visibly disappointed at the lack of progress, despite clear instructions issued by Governor Oborevwori months ago for the contractor to correct some aspects of the storm drainage.
The Commissioner who was represented by his Special Assistant (Technical), Engr Ejovi Adasen, said the Achala-Ibusa Road, a vital artery connecting multiple communities in the Oshimili North axis, has long suffered neglect, and the governor’s directive was part of a broader push to fast-track key infrastructure projects under his MORE Agenda.
Speaking to journalists at the site, Engr. Adasen described the pace of work as “unacceptable,” stating that the delay not only undermines the governor’s commitment to road development but also jeopardizes the economic wellbeing of communities that rely heavily on the road for trade and transport.
“This is actually the Asaba-Achala-Ibusa Road which is about 6.25km. The project was awarded in October 7th, 2022 and so far the contractor has done about 37% of work.
“We have been here over and over again monitoring this project to ensure its compliance with the Bill of Engineering Measurement and Evaluation, BEME.
“So far we can see that the contractor has carried out crushed stone-base work for about one kilometre in preparation for asphalting.
“However, we have also noticed that there are some irregularities which we are going to address with our team of engineers.
“We are going to get back to the contractor and ensure that the contractor complies with what he was asked to do.
“We expect that the project will go on as given, sticking to the timeline as it was given at the beginning.
“We have seen the irregularities we have seen there are certain instructions that the contractor was given and he has not complied yet especially as regards to the trapezoidal drains.
Izeze praises Oborevwori’s administration for developing Delta State
“There were some sections he was asked to demolish and reconstruct but he is yet to do that several months after.
“When the governor issues a directive, it is expected to be carried out without excuses,” Adasen stated sternly.
“What we have seen here today is a clear case of disregard for leadership instructions and a disservice to the people of Delta State.”
