The Commissioner for Works Engr Stanley Lebechi Mbam has conducted the Ebonyi State House of Assembly Committee on Works around some ongoing projects in the state and assured that compensation for the demolished building at VANCO junction shall soon be paid.
The Commissioner thanked the committee for the visit which he said would enhance the commitment of the Ministry towards the completion of the jobs with high quality
Speaking during the inspections, the chairman of the House Committee on Works and the Deputy Leader representing Abakalik South Constituency, Deacon Joseph Ununu expressed satisfaction with the level of work and adherence to job specifications at the Vanco flyover and underground tunnel.
He commended the commissioner for works for steady supervision by the ministry as the committee will not condole any discrepancies in the projects and assured that the committee will equally ensure that jobs are delivered adding that no abandoned project shall be recorded throughout the administration of Chief Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru.
The Leader of the House representing Afikpo North West and a member of the Committee, Hon Kingsley Ikoro harped on adhering to job specifications adding that the contractors should strive to carry indigenous workers along and called on the contractor handling the Vanco Flyover to properly rechannel the water pipes to avoid wasteful damages.
At the Ogbaga__Nwofe road project, the member representing Ebonyi North East, Hon Mrs Chinyere Nwogbaga extolled the commissioner for works and the contractor handling the road project adding that the people are really happy with the government for wiping out their tears which have lasted for years.
Also at the Ogbaga_Nwofe road, Engr Chijoke Ovuoba said that the 24km road will be completed within 12 months as they are using 20cm concrete thickness because of the heavy truck vehicles plying the road.
Equally speaking at the Ezzilo_Ezzagu road construction site, the member representing Ishielu South, Hon Arinze Lucas Chukwu said that the construction of the road has opened up the area economically and the people are grateful to the State Governor.
The House Committee on Works visited the Vanco underground tunnel and flyover, the Ndiebor-- Nkaliki road, Ezillo--Ezzagu and Ogbaga--Nwofe road construction projects to ascertain the compliance of the contractors with the job specifications and the level of supervision by the state Ministry of Works.
Sylvester Egede is the Public Relations Officer in Ebonyi State House of Assembly.
