Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, has said Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s constant drive for rigorous inspection of projects is to ensure transparency, quality, and timely delivery.
Aniagwu disclosed this while inspecting various projects in Aniocha North, Ika South and Ika North-East Local Government Areas of the state.
The Commissioner, who was accompanied by the Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Ejiro Jamani, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, and top officials of his Ministry, inspected the ongoing construction of Issele-Azagba-Otulu road, Aziken Avenue, DDPA Low Cost Housing Estate, Boji-Boji Agbor; the 10km Owa-Alero – Otolokpo road and Kingdom road, Umunede.
According to him, it was important to clarify the rationale behind the continued inspection of various ongoing projects across the state, which he explained was crucial to ensuring that all projects aligned strictly with their specifications, ultimately guaranteeing value for every naira spent.
He revealed that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori had emphasized that regular oversight was essential not only to hold contractors accountable, but also to ensure adherence to the terms outlined in the Bill of Engineering Measurement and Evaluation (BEME).
Aniagwu said by so doing, the government would have ensured that neither the state nor its citizens were short-changed in any form, adding that regular inspections were also meant to increase public awareness on the developmental projects being executed, many of which the people might not be aware of.
The Commissioner said through media engagement, the government aimed to keep Deltans informed and encourage community participation in the monitoring progress, urging the people
to use the whistleblower line to report any deviations or shortcomings in project execution.
Additionally, he pointed out, the site visits allowed the government to monitor whether contractors were meeting agreed timelines, especially for projects scheduled for commissioning as part of the administration’s second-year anniversary, while also helping to assess the contractors’ capacity to complete their work on time and in full.
The Commissioner explained that the project team had been instructed to accelerate its efforts, even as he assured that funding concerns were being addressed, with instructions given to raise certificates to facilitate financial disbursements, if needed.
Aniagwu emphasized that the proactive steps and the Governor’s recent approval of a 40% fund release for all ongoing projects reflected the administration’s commitment to fast-tracking development, while upholding transparency and accountability.
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