Activities marking the one year anniversary of the administration of Governor Francis Nwifuru have commenced with the inspection of completed and ongoing projects across the state.
The governor led members of the State Executive Council, lawmakers, the elders’ council, founding fathers and other critical stakeholders on the inspection tour.
Projects inspected include the reconstruction of the Chuba Okadigbo International Airport Runway, Ogbaga-Nwofe Road, housing estate for Amaeze/Izzo communities at Ezillo, and the Ebonyi State Pipe Production Company.
At the Chuba Okadigbo International Airport, the governor disclosed that the project was awarded at a cost of N17.5 billion, out of which over N15 billion has been paid, while the balance will be paid upon completion.
Governor Nwifuru, who expressed satisfaction with the quality of work on the runway, charged the contractor to keep his promise of completing the project within the next 10 days.
“Since our manifesto is anchored on continuity and consolidation, it has become obligatory that we complete the runway to the standard that everybody will be proud of.
“We made a promise to our people that we would punish our enemies with gigantic projects and we believe God will be with us to fulfil that promise,” he said.
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.
Nwifuru, who was conducted around the Ebonyi State Pipe Production Company by Commissioner for Commerce Oguzor Offia Nwali , said the revitalisation of the company aligns with his resolve to industrialise 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.
