The Director General of the Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Dr Fred Latimore has said that the state governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, is determined to deliver quality infrastructure.
Latimore gave the assurance in Asaba while speaking as a guest on the radio, pointing out that regular inspection of ongoing road infrastructure projects is an integral part of the governor’s oversight functions to ensure that contractors and engineers are on the same page with the state government.
Oghenesivbe assured that engineers who dare to compromise with contractors to deliver substandard jobs would have issues to grind with Governor Oborevwori while advising contractors to ensure they do the right thing to avoid repudiation of contracts or litigations.
The Orientation Bureau DG further said that substandard jobs are not only a waste of public money, but also an indictment on both the contractor and the government, which was why Governor Oborevwori, would never commission any project that is substandard as seen from the Isheagu-Ewulu 9.1 Kilometer road project where he ordered the contractor to return to site.
Oghenesivbe assured that Governor Oborevwori is determined to complete the Isheagu-Ewulu road on time. He commended the commissioners for work, Charles Aniagwu and Reuben Izeze, for their efforts to ensure that ongoing projects are delivered without compromise.
“The body language of the governor speaks volumes. Contractors and site engineers must of a necessity brace up because our governor is not ready to settle for less. He respects contractual obligations devoid of compromise and substandard jobs.
“Regular inspection of projects will continue. It’s part of the oversight functions of Governor Oborevwori, to ensure that both the contractors and engineers are on the same page with the state government, as far as standard job delivery is concerned.
“My advice to contractors and engineers is for them to do the right thing; not to cut corners, never compromise to deliver substandard jobs to avoid public embarrassment and sanctions,” Oghenesivbe said.
