No Room for Substandard Work in Ekiti-Hon.Oluwafemi Awe
.... Unscheduled inspections hold contractors accountable for timely, professional project delivery
Ekiti State Commissioner for Rural and Community Development, Hon. Oluwafemi Abimbola Awe (FEMTEX), continued his inspection of community projects aimed at improving residents’ lives on Tuesday. He visited the ongoing culvert and drainage project at Tinuola Housing Estate in Ado Ekiti to assess progress.
The project, primarily an initiative of Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji and managed under the Ministry of Rural and Community Development, fulfills the Governor’s campaign promises. It aims to open up towns, villages, and rural areas, creating a conducive economic environment and improving residents’ livelihoods.
Governor Oyebanji’s “Prosperity for All” mantra emphasizes infrastructure development across both urban and rural areas. The ongoing works include linking roads within the state capital and other areas to ensure equitable development.
Speaking with Jirol TV, Hon. Awe explained that the unscheduled visit was to ensure the contractor adhered to specifications and timelines. He emphasized that Governor Oyebanji is committed to delivering high-quality projects and will not tolerate shoddy or unprofessional work.
Hon. Awe highlighted the Governor’s “no capital flight” policy, noting that local contractors were engaged to boost the economic viability of local artisans and support human capital development.
“Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji is unapologetically committed to the welfare of Ekiti residents. His vision of ‘leaving no one behind’ is non-negotiable. With more community projects planned for 2025, the Governor is set to build a 21st-century Ekiti where life is good,” Awe stated.
He also reassured residents that the state government remains committed to linking communities through infrastructural development and urged them to support the Governor’s vision.
Additionally, Hon. Awe recalled the Governor’s recent disbursement of over ₦270 million to 70 communities for self-help projects, such as markets, palace renovations, and community halls, a move hailed by beneficiaries as timely and impactful.
Looking ahead, a proposal to eliminate piecemeal funding for community projects has been submitted to the Governor with 40 communities as potential beneficiaries for the first phase.The new arrangement will streamline implementation and ensure timely completion of projects in 2025.
