Delta Govt Exco Approves Review Of Contracts, Cites Price Fluctuations

Delta state Government disclosed on Friday that it has approved upward review of contracts with respect to some of the ongoing projects in the state.

A statement made available to Team@orientactualmags.com  noted  that the Commissioner for Information, Dr. Ifeanyi Osuoza disclosed this while talking to journalists after the State Executive Council (EXCO) meeting that was held in Asaba on Friday which was presided over by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori .

Dr. Osuoza said the upward review of contracts was largely precipitated by fluctuations in unit rate for the balance and additional works.

He disclosed that the State Exco approved the upward review of  contracts including the construction of drainage channels from Owa – Alero and environs through Owa – Alizomo and Owa – Ofie to link iyi ama stream in Ika North East Local Government due to change of scope, additional works and changes in unit rates. 

He noted that the Exco  also gave approval for the upward review of the contract sum for the road construction projects in Effurun and Ekpan in Uwvie Local Government, due to fluctuations in unit rate, change in scope resulting in additional works for maintenance, rehabilitation, reconstruction and construction of roads in the area.

‘We also approved the upward review of contract sum for the construction of Stadium Road, Ugborodo in Warri South West Local Government  due to increase in the cost of construction materials and equipment.

Exco approved the upward review of the contract sum for the construction of phases l and ll of Jeremiah Street, Nwawolo Road/Franca Nkem Okolo Drive/Sir Obiora Obidigwe Street and a discharge drain to Ngozi Ebora Street, Okpanam in Oshimili South Local Government due to fluctuations in unit rate for the balance and additional works.

We also approved the upward review of the contract sum for the balance and additional works for the completion of the dualisation of Ughelli/Asaba Road, sector A, kilometer 0+000 to 39+000 with spur to Oleh’ he said. 

The Commissioner said approval was equally given for the upward review of the contract sum for the completion of Ogwashi-Uku to Asaba part of the Ughelli/Asaba Road dualization, stressing that the state Exco, also, approved the completion of the dualisation of Ughelli – Asaba Road, Sector C 1, kilometer 92+000 to 117+000, Ossisa to Kwale Junction in Ogwashi-Uku. 

He added that the State Exco approved the contract for the rehabilitation and asphalt over lay of Oviri Court, Eruiyen, Akugele, Ojedi/Adagbasa Road in Okpe Local Government.

Dr. Osuoza  also noted that the appointment of three traditional rulers in the state were approved by the Exco during the meeting. 

He said; ‘We approved the appointment of His Royal Majesty, Obi Charles Ikechukwu Abiagum as the Obi of Ubulubu Kingdom in Aniocha North Local Government ; His Royal Majesty, Elder John Arimoro Alika lbiri as the Okpara-Uku of Idumuesah in Ika North East Local Government  and His Royal Majesty, Edward Isama Ofuezuem as the Okpara-Uku of Obikwele in Ndokwa East Local Government’.

Also speaking ,the Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze said the state government has saved over N6 billion in the Ughelli/Asaba dualisation project due to the bargaining power of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.

Izeze assured Deltans that the present administration in the state would not compromise standards while ensuring that Deltans will get value for their money in respect of project execution-Team@orientactualmags.com  Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com.  Thank you