MON, 28 DEC, 2020-theGBJournal- Delta Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa Monday urged the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to put more emphasis on its Bill of Quantities (BOQ), to enable its road projects stand the test of time.
The Governor who was reacting to a passionate appeal by the Idumuje-Unor community in the State to prevail on NDDC to complete the Onicha-Uku/Idumuje-Unor Road awarded in 2012, said there was need for a review of the contract because the value of the naira had weakened over the years.
According to the Governor, most roads constructed by the NDDC don’t last because of inappropriate bill of quantities, referencing the local currency which he says is weak.
‘’N245 million naira cannot construct a three kilometers road,’’ he added.
The Governor was at the community to grace a grand reception in honour of Justice Samuel Chukwudumebi Oseji on his elevation as Justice of the Supreme Court.
“I am glad am here again at Idumuje-Unor, the first time was to inaugurate the Idumuje-Ugboko/Idumuje-Unor road and now as the community honours their own whom God has elevated as a Justice of the Supreme Court. Let me use this occasion to publicly congratulate our brother who has made us proud because there are so many judges out there.’’
The ceremony was attended by the top government functionaries including Minority Leader of the House of Representatives Hon. Ndudi Elumelu; Chief Judge of Delta Justice Marshal Umukoro; Acting President of the Customary Court of Appeal Justice Patience Elumeze; Secretary to the State Government, Mr Chiedu Ebie; Commissioner for Justice Mr .Peter Mrakpor, SAN, his youths counterpart Comrade Ifeanyi Egwunyenga; Chairman Aniocha North Local Government Council Hon. Chuks Oseme; Business mogul Prince Ned Nwoko; amongst others.
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