Imo State Governor, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha CON, has identified quality projects as the hallmark of his administration, assuring that standards will not be compromised in quality of projects his administration will implement across the State.
Ihedioha is on tour of the 27 local government areas in Imo State, to inspect and assess projects, built by the Chairmen of Interim Management Committees.
He had visited seven local governments thus far, where he echoed the benefits and importance of the ongoing construction of a befitting secretariat complex and mini stadium/sports centre to the people of the State.
Ihedioha in continuation of the tour to the LGAs on Monday, visited and inspected projects at Ideato North, Ideato South Nwangele, Nkwerre, Isu, Njaba and Mbaitoli Local Government Areas.
And to match words with action, he had directed the Interim Management Committee Chairman of Ezinihitte and LGA, to terminate the contract for the construction of the stadium, citing poor quality work by the contractor.
Governor Ihedioha who was received by jubilant women, party faithful, youths and traditional rulers during the tour of the local governments, said he remains committed to ensuring the best for the people of the State.
Addressing traditional rulers in the local governments he visited, Governor Ihedioha enjoined them on the need to oversight the projects embarked on by Government and also ensure their protection
The governor charged traditional rulers and leaders in the local governments, to take care of the projects in their domain and ensure that contractors handling such projects, stick to specifications.
He advised them not to hesitate in reporting to appropriate quarters any default on the part of any contractor.
While charging the contractors to stick to specifications of projects assigned to them and would not hesitate to disengage the services of contractors who performed below expectation, he also advised them to ensure the completion of their projects in good time and with strict adherence to specifications of projects assigned to them.
Earlier in his remarks, the Chairman, Interim Management Committees of the council areas visited, commended Governor Ihedioha for his non interference in the projects and other tasks assigned to Chairmen of the local governments, assuring of their diligence and loyalty to his administration
They commended the inspection tour by the Governor at the local governments, stressing that the projects will stand the test of time.
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