IFRA PLAN – Osun Government Charges Contractors On Quality And Timely Delivery

The Osun state government has issued stern warning to contractors handling the numerous road construction projects across the state to ensure timely completion of the projects and adhere strictly to project specifications.

This was disclosed yesterday by the Honorable Commissioner for Special Duties, Dr. Bashir Tokunbo Salam during an inspection tour of the various road and bridge construction sites under the infrastructure Plan of Governor Ademola Adeleke across the state.

Dr. Salam who led other officials from the Osun state Ministry of Works, charged the contractors handling the infrastructure projects to adhere strictly to project specifications and ensure timely completion, warning that the state government will not entertain any form of excuse.

“I want to see an increased working tempo. The Governor has made it clear that these projects must be completed within the stipulated time. We will be coming for regular inspection to ensure there is no compromise on quality of materials being used and timely delivery. Governor Adeleke expects nothing less than a quality job and we must ensure that this is delivered” Dr. Salam added.

The team inspected the ongoing dualisation of Oke Fia – Old Garage – Lameco Junction Road; Oke Fia overhead bridge; dualisation of Osogbo – Iwo road; Oke Gada overhead bridge, Ede; and Akoda – Baptist High School road, Ede.

The inspection team consist of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of works, Engr. Bashir I. Bello; the Director of Highway, Engr. Moruf Ojebode; the Special Adviser to the Governor on Special Duties, Evangelist. Odejobi Akinkunmi Abiodun and some other Engineers from the Ministry of Works.