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The Ekiti State Government has warned contractors handling the ongoing projects at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Emure-Ise-Orun and other projects across the State against compromising quality, insisting that every component must be executed in line with approved specifications.
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Special Projects, Mr Olubunmi Talabi, gave the warning during an inspection of the ongoing renovation and construction works at the camp, where he led a team of professionals to assess the level and quality of work being executed.
Talabi said the administration of Governor Biodun Oyebanji would not sacrifice quality for speed, stressing that the government was committed to delivering durable infrastructure that would provide value for money and serve the people for many years.
“The government will not compromise standards in the execution of projects. We are committed to ensuring that every project is delivered according to specification and within the stipulated timeframe,” he said.
He explained that the emphasis on quality was driven by the need to protect public investments, safeguard lives and property, and ensure that infrastructure provided by government met the needs for which it was conceived.
According to him, properly executed infrastructure would not only improve the physical appearance of the state but also stimulate economic activities and contribute to the overall development of Ekiti.
The ongoing works at the NYSC camp include the renovation and construction of accommodation facilities for corps members, administrative offices, lecture and multipurpose halls, dining facilities, kitchen blocks and staff quarters.
Other components include roads, drainage systems, water supply facilities, electricity infrastructure, solar lighting, recreational areas and other amenities required to support the effective orientation, training and welfare of corps members.
Talabi said the state government was determined to transform the camp into one of the best NYSC orientation camps in Nigeria, providing corps members posted to Ekiti with a safe, modern and conducive environment throughout their orientation programme.
The Special Adviser expressed satisfaction with the progress and quality of work observed during the inspection, noting that the project was being executed in accordance with the approved specifications and delivery schedule.
He, however, charged the contractors to sustain the current standard and ensure that all outstanding components were completed within the agreed timeframe.
Talabi assured that the Bureau of Special Projects would continue with regular monitoring and evaluation of government projects across the state to ensure strict compliance with specifications, quality standards and timelines.
He warned that the government would not hesitate to take necessary action against any contractor found compromising the quality of work or deviating from approved specifications.
The inspection, he added, was part of the Oyebanji administration’s commitment to prudent management of public resources and the delivery of durable, functional and people-oriented infrastructure across Ekiti State.
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