One Year Anniversary: Nwifuru Inspects Projects, Reviews Contract Sum For Reconstruction Of Okadigbo Airport Runway To N17.8billion.

As activities marking the one year Anniversary of the administration of Ebonyi state governor commenses, Governor Nwifuru inspects ongoing projects including Chuba Okadigbo international airport and approves upward review of the: reconstruction of the airport's runway contract sum to N17.8billion

The Governor disclosed that the project was initially awarded at the cost of 13billion and was reviewed to 17. 8 billion Naira out of which over 15 billion Naira has been paid, while the balance will be paid upon completion.

He expressed satisfaction with the quality of work on the Runway and charged the contractor to keep to his promise of completing the project within the next ten days.

" Since our Manifesto is anchored on continuity and consolidation , it has become obligatory that we complete the Runway and put it to the standard that everybody will be proud of "

" We made a promise to our people that we will punish our enemies with gigantic projects and we believe God will be with us to fulfill that promise".

While inspecting the Housing Estate at Ishielu, the Governor expressed satisfaction with the quality of work but decried the low pace of work on the site.

He directed the Ministry of Housing to initiate the process of terminating some of the jobs where the contractor has failed to show reasonable commitment.

Governor Nwifuru who was conducted round the State Pipe Production Company by the Commissioner for Commerce Oguzor Offia Nwali , said the revitalization of the company aligns with his resolve to industrialize the State with a view to creating employment.

The Governor and the stakeholders also inspected one of the 39 Model Secondary Schools at Izzi High School.

The Governor led Members of the State Executive Council, Law Makers , Elders Council, Founding Fathers and other critical stakeholders to embark on the inspection tour.

Projects inspected include, Reconstruction of Chuba Okadigbo International Airport Runway; Ogbaga - Nwofe Road; Housing Estate for Amaeze/ Izzo Communities at Ezillo as well as Ebonyi State Pipe Production Company.