Senator Echocho demands contractor’s explanation over delay in construction of Lokoja-Shitanku-Dekina-Anyigba road project

Angered by the delay in construction of Lokoja-Shintaku-Dekina road project, Senator representing Kogi East Senatorial District, Jibrin Isah Echocho on Thursday, demanded for explanation from contractors the situation of the project which he said was very dear to the people of the Eastern flank and the entire Kogi State.

In a petition submitted to the National Assembly over the delay, the lawmaker in the upper legislative chamber and Chairman of Senate Committee on Customs and Excise Duties summoned the contractor, Tech Engineering Limited, the company handling the contract, to his office for an explanation on the project’s status.

Addressing the contractor handling the project, Echocho stressed the importance of the road project and how critical, it is to the people of Kogi, while he expressed concern over the delay in completing the project, despite its flag-off last year, and pointed out that, the delay would not be tolerated.

In his explanation on cause of delay, the Managing Director of Tech Engineering Limited, Mr Ding revealed how the challenge of kidnapping of one of their management staff and threats to their project engineers slowed the pace of work.

He apologized for the inconvenience caused and committed to resuming work on the project.

Senator Echocho directed Tech Engineering Limited to resume work on the project within the next two weeks, warning of further action if this deadline is not met. The company has also initiated steps to address the issue of insecurity, including requesting security assistance from the Nigerian Military.

This development is a welcome relief for the people of Kogi State, who have been suffering due to the deplorable condition of the road. The prompt action taken by Senator Echocho demonstrates his commitment to serving the people and ensuring that critical infrastructure projects are completed to benefit the community.