Delta State government has canceled the contract for the Ayakoromo bridge in Burutu LGA due to the contractor’s subpar work.

Noel Omodon, the commissioner for works (highways and urban roads), informed reporters in Asaba about the decision. He stated that Governor Ifeanyi Okowa presided over the State Executive Council meeting where the contract decision was made.

Remarks on the termination of the Ayakoromo bridge contract

He claims that Exco allowed the repudiation of the Ayakoromo bridge contract because the contractor was unable to complete the project as planned.

“Exco accepted the termination of the contract in order to allow us to find another contractor to finish the project. The pace of work on the Ayakoromo bridge has become so slow and they are experiencing their own internal issues. This is one of the very critical projects we want to accomplish,” he explained.

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Omodon additionally said that Exco has given its approval for the budget estimates for 2023 to be submitted to the House of Assembly for approval.

He said, “The 2023 budget estimates were the main topic of discussion at the Exco meeting today. As a result, we authorized it for transmission to the State House of Assembly for review and approval.

Other projects discussed alongside the Ayakoromo bridge

The commissioner stated that Exco also authorized the construction of Kwekagbor Road in opposition to Summit Junction in Asaba. As well as Mission Road in Akumazi, Idheze Internal Road, Olomoro-Enwhe Road, and Yanga Market Oleh-Irri-Aviara Road.

He said additional projects were reviewed as a result of rising prices for building supplies like sharp stones and rods.

He said, “The review for the Orere Bridge, the Achala-Ibusa Road, and the Trans Warri Road was approved by Exco. Furthermore, we also authorized the contracts for the three new universities’ faculties of management and social sciences. As well as the University of Delta Agbor’s college of medicine, and other projects.”

He added that Exco approved a few initiatives to help Asaba hold the National Sports Festival successfully in November 2022.