FG criticises contractor over Keffi-Nasarawa road project
The Federal Government has voiced strong dissatisfaction with the work of Wizchino Engineering Limited on the Keffi-Nasarawa-Toto-Abaji road in Nasarawa State. Officials highlighted both the poor quality and slow pace of the construction, despite funds being released for the project. Ishaku Mamri, the Federal Controller of Works, said repeated efforts to get the contractor to meet specifications have failed. Local leaders and stakeholders are calling for the contract to be revoked and awarded to a more competent company.
What we know
- The Federal Government criticised Wizchino Engineering Limited for substandard work and delays on the Keffi-Nasarawa-Toto-Abaji road.
- Ishaku Mamri expressed disappointment, stating the contractor was not following the ministry’s specifications.
- Salihu Alkali, Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Nasarawa State Council, urged the Minister of Works, David Umahi, to revoke the contract due to poor quality and slow progress.
- The Nasarawa State Commissioner for Works, Mu’azu Adamu Gosho, noted the importance of the road and called for faster completion.
- The Federal Ministry of Works praised the progress on the 15-kilometre Lafia bypass and reported that the Kwarra community road project was awarded in 2022.
