The Delta State Government has terminated three major contracts awarded by the previous administration due to slow execution and failure of contractors to meet expected delivery timelines.
The affected projects include the Okerenkoko Township Road, the construction of Adjei Street and School Road with interlocking stones at a new layout in Warri South Local Government Area, and the permanent office complex for the Delta State Independent Electoral Commission (DSIEC).
The decision was reached during the State Executive Council (SEC) meeting following recommendations from the State Tenders Board.
Speaking during a post-Exco briefing, Delta State Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, said the projects were cancelled because their implementation had fallen below government expectations.
He explained that the administration could not continue to allow public funds to remain tied down in projects that were not making satisfactory progress.
According to him, the termination would allow the government to begin fresh procurement processes and engage competent contractors capable of completing the projects within reasonable timeframes.
Meanwhile, the state government has approved extensive rehabilitation and reconstruction of primary and secondary schools across the state.
Aniagwu said the Ministries of Primary and Secondary Education had been directed to inspect schools in all 25 local government areas to identify facilities requiring renovation or complete reconstruction.
He said the initiative was aimed at creating safer and more conducive learning environments for students and teachers.
The commissioner also disclosed that the State Executive Council approved the construction of 12 additional duplexes for Permanent Secretaries as part of efforts to improve workers’ welfare.
He added that the government was considering a proposal for the payment of a 13th-month salary to civil servants, subject to legislative backing, as recognition of workers’ contributions to the state’s development.
Aniagwu further announced the approval of additional residential quarters for members of the Delta State House of Assembly following the increase in the number of constituencies from 29 to 38.
The Ministry of Housing has been directed to begin preparations for accommodation for the incoming lawmakers.
The council also approved the construction of 92 residential quarters for medical personnel at the Osubi Specialist Hospital, comprising 24 units for resident doctors and 68 units for house officers.
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