The Director-General of the Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency (DSCTDA), Mr Patrick Ukah, has urged contractors handling road projects in Asaba to maintain high construction standards and ensure timely delivery, warning that the agency would not compromise on quality.
Ukah gave the warning during an inspection of ongoing road construction works on Chris Abudei Street and Ogbueshi M. Onochie Street, as well as Wilson Ureki Street, Uche Anyabuine Street and adjoining roads in Oshimili South Local Government Area.
At the Chris Abudei Street/Ogbueshi M. Onochie Street project, the Director-General was briefed that 2.2 kilometres of the 2.6-kilometre road had been completed to stone-base level, with concrete works completed and the section ready for asphalt. The remaining 400 metres had also received binder asphalt.
Impressed by the progress, Ukah commended the engineers and contractors, expressing confidence that the project would be completed and ready for commissioning by December 2026.
He also inspected the Wilson Ureki/Uche Anyabuine Streets project, being executed by Messrs C-TMI Ltd., where he was informed that work had reached 25 per cent completion.
The project covers 2.105 kilometres of roads, including adjoining streets, with 2,840 metres of concrete drainage works.
Ukah charged the contractor to pay close attention to proper backfilling, drainage construction and compliance with approved road setbacks, stressing that every component of the project must meet the required specifications.
He said the agency would not accept poorly executed work, adding that contractors must deliver projects that would stand the test of time and meet the expectations of the state government.
The inspection also exposed sanitation concerns in some parts of the area, particularly blocked and dirty drains, as well as poor maintenance of road setbacks around Joseph Ebook Street and Justin Fred Ono Drive.
The Director-General called for greater cooperation between landlords, residents and relevant waste management operators to prevent indiscriminate refuse disposal into drainage channels.
He warned that dumping refuse in drains could obstruct water flow, worsen flooding and undermine the benefits of the infrastructure being provided by government.
Ukah said the agency would intensify sanitation enforcement, adding that Private Sector Participation (PSP) waste operators who fail to discharge their responsibilities would be taken before the Environmental Court.
During the visit, he also interacted with landlords and residents, urging them to support the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections and rally behind President Bola Tinubu, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and other party candidates.
He said the Oborevwori administration had sustained infrastructure development across the capital territory since assuming office in May 2023, with several road construction, rehabilitation, drainage and flood-control projects completed or ongoing.
Ukah expressed optimism that more projects would be delivered between now and April 2027, urging residents to complement the government’s efforts by maintaining clean surroundings and protecting public infrastructure.
