ASABA
BY SUNDAY EGEDE
DELTA State Government (DTSG), on Friday, approved the upward review of the contract sum of some of its projects that are at various stages of completion across the state.
The Commissioner for Information, Dr. Ifeanyi Osuoza disclosed this while briefing journalists on some of the decisions reached at the State Executive Council (EXCO) meeting presided over by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori at the Exco Chambers, Government House, Asaba.
Dr. Osuoza who was joined by his Works (Highways and Urban Roads) counterpart, Dr. Reuben Izeze, said the upward review of the contract sum of the affected projects was largely precipitated by fluctuations in unit rate for the balance and additional works.
He disclosed that the State Exco approved the upward review of the contract sum for the construction of drainage channels from Owa – Alero and environs through Owa – Alizomo and Owa – Ofie to link iyi ama stream in Ika North East Local Government Area of the state due to change of scope, additional works and changes in unit rates.
According to him, Exco gave approval for the upward review of the contract sum for the construction of roads in Effurun and Ekpan in Uwvie Local Government Area of the state, due to fluctuations in unit rate, change in scope resulting in additional works for maintenance, rehabilitation, reconstruction and construction of roads in the area.
“We also approved the upward review for the construction of Stadium Road, Ugborodo in Warri South West Local Government Area due to increase in the cost of construction materials and equipment.
“Exco approved the upward review of the contract suThe Commissioner pointed out that approval was equally given for the upward review of the contract sum for the completion of Ogwashi-Uku to Asaba Road, stressing that the state Exco, also, approved the completion of the dualisation of Ughelli – Asaba Road, Sector C 1, kilometer 92+000 to 117+000, Osisa to Kwale Junction and Ogwashi-Uku.
He added that the State Exco approved the contract for the rehabilitation and asphalt over lay of Oviri Court, Eruiyen, Akugele, Ojedi/Adagbasa Road in Okpe Local Government Area.
Dr. Osuoza noted that the appointment of three traditional rulers in the state were approved by the state government during the Exco meeting.
Also speaking during the post Exco press briefing, the Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Dr. Reuben Izeze said the state government was able to secure over six Billion Naira from the contractors handling the Ughelli/Asaba dualisation project due to the bargaining power of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.
Dr. Izeze assured Deltans that the present administration in the state will not compromise standard while ensuring that they (Deltans) got value for their money in project execution.
