The Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Thursday, said his administration would continue to patronise competent indigenous contractors while also engaging foreign ones for critical projects.
Governor Oborevwori disclosed this during the inspection of some completed and ongoing projects in Ika North-East and Aniocha South Local Government Areas of the state.
The projects inspected include the Faculties of Engineering and Environmental Sciences at the University of Delta, (UNIDEL), Owa-Alero Campus, Ute-Okpu – Ute-Enugu Road and Isheagu – Ewulu Road.
He commended the immediate past Governor of the state, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, for initiating the projects, adding that his administration would continue to consolidate on existing projects while also initiating new ones.
Governor Oborevwori said: “This particular road connects all the villages around this area. There is another village down the road called Ewulu; the road will boost commerce in the communities on this route.
“We are happy with the work done so far. The contractor has assured us that between now and December, the asphalting of the road will be completed.
“What is left of the work here is 24%; they have done about 76% of the work. The contractor has been fully mobilised and he has assured us that the job will be completed by next month.
“We also patronising Indigenous contractors and this is one of them that we are using. Looking at the work he has done, we are very satisfied”.
At the Engineering and Environmental Faculties of UNIDEL, Owa-Alero Campus, the Governor expressed delight with the quality of work done.
He said the Environmental Sciences Faculty consisted of two theatre halls of 250-seater capacity, four lecture halls of 50-seater capacity and four studios, while the Engineering Faculty comprised eight halls of 100 sitting capacity each and another 500-seater capacity, all completed and waiting for inauguration.
“On the Engineering Faculty, I am very happy for all they have done here. The workshop is fully equipped and already in use because they can’t be waiting for me to inaugurate before using it.
“What is left of the one of the Faculty of Engineering is just to equip the facility. Once that is done, we can come for commissioning. I am very happy with the two different contractors handling the two different projects.
“One good thing about the Faculty of Environmental Sciences is that all the departments are there in the building. So, I commend the contractor for what they have done,” he stated.
PRESS UNIT,
GOVT.HOUSE, ASABA
Pix499949: Delta Governor Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori (2nd left), addressing journalists shortly after inspecting the
Boji-Boji Mix Market in Ika North East LGA on Thursday . With him are member representing Ika North East in the State House of Assembly, Hon. Marilyn Okowa-Daramola (right), Commissioner for Trade and Investment, Mr. Samuel Oligida (left), and the Chairman, Ika North East LGA, Hon Victor Eboka( 2ndright). Pix: Enarusai Bripin
Pix2787: Delta Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori (right), the Vice Chancellor, University of Delta, Agbor, Prof Stella Chiemeke (2nd left), and the Project Consultant handling Construction work at University of Delta Agbor, Arch. Kester Ifeadi( left)during the Governor’s inspection of the School of Environmental Sciences, Owa- Alero Campus in Ika North East LGA on Thursday. Pix Enarusai Bripin
PIX5052621:. Delta Governor Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori (2nd left), member representing Ika North East in the State House of Assembly Hon Merrily Okowa-Daramola (right),being conducted round by the contractor, handling the Boji-Boji Mix Market, Mr. Ayuba Innocent during the Governor’s inspection of the Market newly constructed by the State government in Ika North East LGA. Pix: Enarusai Bripin
Pix 235: Delta Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori (right) listens to Arch. Kester Ifeadi (middle) as he conducts him round during his Inspection of the School of Environmental Sciences, University of Delta , Agbor Owa-Alero Campus while the Vice Chancellor of the school,Prof Stella Chiemeka (left) and others look on Thursday PIX: SAMUEL JIBUNOR
Pix611: Delta Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori (left) listens to Arch. Kester Ifeadi (right) as he makes explanation in one of the lecture auditorium during an Inspection of the School of Environmental Sciences, University of Delta, Agbor Owa-Alero Campus on Thursday. PIX: SAMUEL JIBUNOR
Pix033: Delta Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori (left) inspects the Palm Cup made by Engineering Students at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Delta, Agbor, Owa-Alero Campus during his Inspection of facilities while the Vice Chancellor of the school, Prof. Stella Chiemeka (2nd left) and Engr. Prof. Obiazi Abagbonyin(3rd left) look on Thursday. PIX: SAMUEL JIBUNOR
