We’ll Ensure Full Compliance With Standards For All Projects In Delta – Agbi

Engr. Goodnews Agbi, the newly appointed special adviser to the governor of Delta State on project monitoring and audit, has vowed to ensure all road construction in the state meets the required standards and specifications by deploying task forces across the three senatorial districts.

BIGPEN NIGERIA (https://bigpenngr.com) reports that Agbi made this commitment during a press conference as he resumed office at the state government secretariat in Asaba, Delta State.

Agbi, a Fellow of Nigeria Society of Engineers FNSE, Fellow of Nigeria Institution of Civil Engineers FNICE, and a Fellow of Nigeria Institution of Structural Engineers FNIstructE, inview, stressed his team’s responsibility to oversee all construction projects in the state, assuring adherence to top-notch construction ethics and exact contract details.

He expressed confidence in the governor’s commitment to the state, citing the engagement of Julius Berger, a company known for exceptional construction standards.

As a monitoring team, he stated, “we aim to assist the governor in ensuring that all projects are executed to perfection”.

Asserting that any project not meeting the stipulated specifications would be redone, Agbi emphasized the need to maintain pace with the governor’s speed in executing projects.

He further promised that his office would ensure that road projects are properly supervised and executed according to specifications, including the quality of asphalt used.

“We must be the best in terms of our road construction and vertical structures. We cannot be the best in terms of road construction if we don’t monitor the contractors. We will ensure all roads follow proper supervision and specification,” he emphasized.

Agbi underscored the governor’s desire for quality work and his efforts to restore the hopes of Delta residents.

He further detailed their supervisory role, which includes ensuring the bill of engineering measurement (BEME) is strictly followed and conducting integrity tests on all contractual works.

“The essence of bringing Julius Berger is that he want quality jobs, he has rekindled the hope of Deltans and we cannot be left out. Ours is to help him to get the MORE AGENDA of the government. We will try as much as possible to bring the best from the contractors by giving them proper supervision.

“Our supervision will not stop at going to the site to see the projects alone. We must ensure the bill of engineering measurement, BEME is carried out to the latter. The specifications must be achieved. We are also going to do what will call integrity test on all the contractual works.

“We have a marching order to ensure jobs are done properly, we will liaise with the ministries concern in the area they are lacking. You can’t just construct a road by using shovel to laid asphalt. We will ensure that such road is constructed according to specifications.

“We will advised accordingly based on our professional standard. It is going to be difficult for somebody to reject our opinion. The governor has rekindled the hope of Deltans and will must key into it with the more AGENDA.

He also urged contractors to stick to the set standards and specifications, cautioning against cutting corners.

“The governor is passionate about executing projects for Deltans, you can see his strides in his 100 days in office commissioning projects. It means he is a projects master. And we are ready to back him up professionally because Deltans must benefits from the dividends of democracy.”

Agbi, however applauded the governor’s strategic appointments, promising to work in tandem with the governor’s ‘MORE AGENDA’.

Earlier, Patricia Esejo, the Permanent Secretary Project Monitoring/Audit, pledged to work diligently with the special adviser to the governor on Project Monitoring/Audit.

She also lauded the governor for appointing Engr. Agbi for the crucial role.