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Ortom Reads Riot Act to Contractor Handling Och’Idoma Palace Project

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December 23, 2022
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The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has ordered the contractor handling the construction of Och’Idoma’s Palace to complete work before on or before February 2023.
The Governor gave the charge Wednesday, December 21st, 2022 after inspecting ongoing work on the project in Otukpo.
However, the Governor expressed satisfaction with the quality of work but frowned at the slow pace of work.
“I’m impressed with the quality of work done so far but not happy with the slow pace of the project” he said.
He said that he came to inspect firsthand and know the challenges delaying the work and to further give instructions and to further support and facilitate the work so that the project could be completed before the elections next year.
According to the Governor, “My intention was to commission this project this year, but it is no longer possible. I have told the contractor this project must be inaugurated before the elections.
“This is a project that is dear to my heart and His Royal Majesty and family cannot continue to stay in the temporary palace. I have directed the contractor to work round the clock to ensure that we meet up with the time.”
The Governor emphasised that funding will be addressed, saying “I believe that before the general election, the project should be commissioned because this is one of our legacy projects having done a similar project for the Tiv nation, we must do the same for the Idoma nation so that the cycle will go round.”
In his remarks, the Och’Idoma, His Royal Majesty, John Odogbo who was on hand with his wife and other traditional rulers to inspect the project described the edifice as “a wonderful project initiated by the Governor” and expressed delight that work was going on very well on the project but at a slow pace.
He expressed optimism that with the promise given by the Governor and the assurances by the contractor that by January 20th, 2023 all things being equal he will deliver the project. “I believe he is going to do it,” Och’Idoma stated.
The Managing Director, Intra Engineering and Turnkey Limited, Engr. Agaba Ikwue explained that the delay in the execution was because the project started with one phase but along the line, the Governor expanded the scope of the project.
He said, despite paucity of funds, “The Governor has demonstrated sincere commitment in funding the project” and assured that within four weeks from today, the project will be fully delivered.

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