The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has ordered the immediate acceleration of work on the Rivers State House of Assembly Complex, following what he described as “grossly abysmal” progress.
Speaking during an inspection visit to the construction site along Moscow Road, Port Harcourt, the Administrator directed the contractor handling the project to step up efforts without further delay, warning that any continued lag in execution would not be tolerated.
“This project is of strategic importance, and we must treat it as such. The people of Rivers State expect results. Any further delays will be unacceptable. All hands must be on deck to meet the agreed timelines,” Ibas stated.
He expressed disappointment with the pace of work, noting that the contractor had fallen short of expectations despite clear timelines and ongoing supervision.
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“From the consultants’ reports and what I have seen here today, the performance is far from satisfactory. The contractor needs to do a lot more. The current pace is unacceptable,” he said.
Ibas disclosed plans to summon the contractor for an emergency meeting to review the challenges and realign efforts toward delivering the project promptly.
In a related development, the Administrator also inspected key sports facilities in the state, including the Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Elekahia, and the Alfred Diete-Spiff Sports Complex, with a view to upgrading them for optimal use.
While commending the outstanding performances of Rivers athletes in recent national and international competitions, Ibas emphasised the urgent need to invest in quality sports infrastructure.
“We have teams representing the state at continental levels, yet we lack facilities that can host such matches. That has to change. We are here to assess and act,” he remarked.
Source: Channels TV
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