The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has expressed dissatisfaction with the slow pace of work on the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway.
Speaking during an inspection of the project last weekend, the Minister described the progress as disappointing and urged contractors to take their responsibilities more seriously.
He warned that failure to meet the agreed timelines would attract sanctions, emphasizing the importance of timely delivery.
In addition to the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway, Senator Umahi also inspected other ongoing infrastructure projects across the South-East and South-South regions, reaffirming the Ministry’s commitment to ensuring all projects are completed within schedule.
In Delta State, he also comes the slow pace work by the contractor handling the Warri-Benni-Asaba road.
He said: ” I am particularly not impressed with the work done by CCECC on the Warri-Benni-Asaba Road, and I expressed concern about the slow pace of work on the Efurun-Sapele section and urged the contractors to intensify their efforts to meet the project’s deadline.
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“Timely completion is crucial, and I expect all contractors to work diligently towards achieving this goal”.
He appreciated the synergy between Delta State government and federal government on projects ongoing in the state.
“The Delta State Government’s proactive approach in taking over the payment of compensation to affected individuals has been instrumental in fast-tracking these projects.
“I am confident that this collaboration will yield positive results, and I assure the state government that the Federal Ministry of Works will honor its commitments”, he said.
The former Governor of Ebonyi State also inspected ongoing construction of Eke-Obinagu flyover in Enugu State and expressed satisfaction with the progress of work on the project.
