Okpebholo threatens sack of non-performing contractors in Edo

The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on Wednesday warned contractors handling projects in the state to work according to specifications and timeline or face contract termination.

The governor, who gave the warning while inspecting ongoing road projects and drainage in Benin City, expressed disappointment over the slow pace of some projects in the state.

He criticised the contractor handling Orior-Ozolua road where residents complained about the contractor’s absence from the site.

The governor and his team also inspected other projects at Orior Uteh Palace road, New Uteh road, Ekiuwa quarters, and the Upper Ekenhuan open drain by the Army Cantonment, among others.

Okpebholo also inspected the drainage project in Orior-Ozolua and expressed dissatisfaction over the contractor’s failure to meet specifications.

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He said: “Why did you reduce the width of the drain? You reduced it on both sides. Look at my face. If you are not doing the right thing and not working according to specifications, I can revoke the contract at any moment without fear or favour.

” I need you to do a quality job. The resources belong to the people and must be utilized effectively and efficiently.”

He warned the contractor to correct the error or face contract cancellation.

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