Ebonyi Govt To Pay Compensation To Owners of Demolished Property Soon - Engr Mbam

The Commissioner for Works Engr Stanley Lebechi Mbam has conducted the Ebonyi State House of Assembly Committee on Works  round 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 will 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 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 Goverrnor for wiping out thier tears which have lasted for years.

Also at the Ogbaga_Nwofe road,Engr Chijoke Ovuoba said that the 24km road will be completed within 12months as they are using 20cm concrete thickness because of the heavy truck vehicles playing the road.

Equally speaking at 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 Goverrnor.

The House Committee on Works visited the Vanco underground tunnel and flyover ,the Ndiebor-- Nkaliki road, Ezillo--Ezzagu  and Ogbaga--Nwofe road construction projects with a view to ascertain the compliance of the contractors with the job specifications and the level of supervision by the state Ministry of Works .

From Egede, Sylvester Ik

Public Relations Officer

Ebonyi State House of Assembly