August 15, (THEWILL) – The Chairman of the Bayelsa State Directorate for Project Monitoring and Evaluation, Engr. Ebiye Tarabina, has lauded contractors handling government projects in the state for the pace and quality of the projects.
Engr. Tarabina gave the commendation during an inspection tour of the ongoing Nembe/Brass road project on Wednesday, August 14.
Speaking during the inspection, the project monitoring boss noted that the project, when completed, will open up Brass Island, which has key natural economic assets such as the ongoing liquefied natural gas and brass fertiliser projects among others.
He assured the people of Nembe and Brass of the Prosperity Administration’s determination to complete the project despite the challenges faced.
Responding, the Project Manager of the construction company, Engr. Julien, said the first bridge on the road has been constructed, adding that work on the construction of the second bridge will commence in the coming days.
The Chairman then proceeded to the ongoing Angiama/Oporoma bridge and commended the contractor for the success achieved on the project.
He, however, said the directorate would continue to insist on standards and specifications, stressing that the projects are very significant for the present and future development of the state.
Speaking in an interview, a youth from Oporoma, Ebilade Graduate, commended the Prosperity Administration for bringing their dreams to reality.
He said the people of Oporoma and other neighbouring communities were very grateful to the Prosperity Administration and lauded the contractor for the pace and quality of the project.
In his remarks, the Site Supervisor, Engr. John said work on the bridge has reached an advanced stage, noting that more success will be achieved in the coming days.
He said access roads to Oporoma, Otuan and other neighbouring communities were undergoing construction with few metres left to reach the communities.
Other projects inspected include the new Yenagoa City GRA road, as well as the new commissioner’s and assembly quarters.
The Chairman was accompanied by the Secretary of the Board, Engr. Sampson Igodo, board members, and engineers among others.
Amos Okioma is a Correspondent at THEWILL
