The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has issued a stern warning to contractors responsible for its various projects in the region, emphasizing that only high-quality work will be eligible for payment.
During an interactive session with stakeholders and contractors at the commission’s state office in Port Harcourt, Tony Okocha, the Rivers State Representative on the NDDC Board, addressed the concerns raised by contractors regarding delayed payments for completed projects.
In response, Okocha suggested the possibility of providing an upfront mobilization fee to contractors to expedite their work.
He further announced his intention to conduct inspection visits to project sites alongside the commission’s engineers to assess the progress firsthand.
Okocha made it clear that he would not be an idle administrator confined to his office, relying solely on reports.
Instead, he expressed his commitment to personally visit the project sites with a team of competent engineers to evaluate the quality of work being done.
He emphasized that the current NDDC Board would not compromise on standards and contractors would be held accountable if their work was found to be substandard.
Okocha emphasized that the commission’s projects and programs would align with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration.
Okocha also highlighted the implementation of automated machines by the NDDC’s Project Monitoring and Supervision Directorate for efficient documentation and filing, which would offer numerous benefits.
As the Rivers State Representative on the NDDC board, Okocha assured stakeholders that his commitment to serving the people was unwavering and that there would be no preferential treatment when it came to payment.
He emphasized the importance of creating a fair system that recognized and rewarded contractors who had genuinely put in the effort and deserved payment for their work.
