Delta threatens contractor over slow bridge, road works
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Verified Synthesis~42s readEfecha Gold 7:43 PM (51 minutes ago) to me, etanyty, laoluafolabi, Etanami, lekanadetayo, sesolujom Photo: Orere bridge project The Delta State Government has warned that it may recommend sanctions against the contractor handling the Orere River Bridge project and the rehabilitation of the Edjekota–Ewu–Orere Road over what it described as a slow pace of work. Izeze expressed displeasure with the level of work on the sites, accusing the contractor of failing to demonstrate sufficient commitment despite receiving support from the state government.
Context & Background
- ✦The state Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Reuben Izeze, gave the warning on Friday during an inspection of the projects in Ughelli South Local Government Area.
Key Figures & Named Entities
Friday:The state Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Reuben Izeze, gave the warning on Friday during an inspection of the projects in Ughelli South Local Government Area.today:But today, the rain can no longer be an excuse because I am not satisfied with what I am seeing.2021:The Orere River Bridge project, which includes access roads and a spur in Orere Town, was awarded to the contractor on January 27, 2021, at an initial cost of N9.85bn.
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Key Takeaways
Verified Extract- Efecha Gold 7:43 PM (51 minutes ago) to me, etanyty, laoluafolabi, Etanami, lekanadetayo, sesolujom Photo: Orere bridge project The Delta State Government has warned that it may recommend sanctions against the contractor handling the Orere River Bridge project and the rehabilitation of the Edjekota–Ewu–Orere Road over what it described as a slow pace of work.
- Izeze expressed displeasure with the level of work on the sites, accusing the contractor of failing to demonstrate sufficient commitment despite receiving support from the state government.
- The state Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Reuben Izeze, gave the warning on Friday during an inspection of the projects in Ughelli South Local Government Area.
Key Facts:Friday: The state Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Reuben Izeze, gave the warning on Friday during an inspection of the projects in Ughelli South Local Government Area.today: But today, the rain can no longer be an excuse because I am not satisfied with what I am seeing.2021: The Orere River Bridge project, which includes access roads and a spur in Orere Town, was awarded to the contractor on January 27, 2021, at an initial cost of N9.85bn.2026: The same company is also handling the rehabilitation and asphalt overlay of the Edjekota–Ewu–Orere Road, awarded on September 3, 2026, at a cost of N6.92bn.
Editorial Excerpt
The Delta State Government has threatened to sanction a contractor over the slow pace of work on the Orere River Bridge and Edjekota–Ewu–Orere Road project
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Efecha Gold 7:43 PM (51 minutes ago) to me, etanyty, laoluafolabi, Etanami, lekanadetayo, sesolujom Photo: Orere bridge project The Delta State Government has warned that it may recommend sanctions against the contractor handling the Orere River Bridge project and the rehabilitation of the Edjekota–Ewu–Orere Road over what it described as a slow pace of work.
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The state Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Reuben Izeze, gave the warning on Friday during an inspection of the projects in Ughelli South Local Government Area.
