Oborevwori Summons Contractor Over Seven-Year Irri Technical College Project Delay

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has summoned the contractor and consultant handling the Technical College, Irri project over its prolonged delay, describing the seven-year wait for completion as unacceptable.

The governor expressed his displeasure during an unscheduled inspection of the project in Isoko South Local Government Area, noting that despite being awarded in 2019, the technical college remains unfinished.

Speaking to journalists after touring the facility, Oborevwori said he was unconvinced by assurances that the project would be completed by August, pointing out that major components, including the workshop, landscaping and sections of the roofing, were still outstanding.

“I spoke with the commissioner and he told me he had reached out to the contractor, who said the project would be completed by August. But from what I have seen here, I am not sure that timeline is realistic.

“The workshop has not even started. The landscaping will also take some time, and some sections of the roofing are still incomplete. What you see in front is different from what is behind the buildings, so I decided to inspect the entire project.

“I am not satisfied with what I have seen. The project was awarded in 2019, and it is a shame that after seven years it is still not completed. The question is, what is holding the contractor back?

“If people are serious about a project, you will see them actively working on site. That was not the case here. I did not even find the contractor or workers on site. I am not satisfied with the work.”

The governor blamed the delay on poor supervision and disclosed that both the contractor and the project consultant would be invited to explain the slow pace of work.

“I will invite the contractor and the consultant because the consultant is not doing enough. The consultant is supposed to keep the client informed about the progress of work and ensure proper supervision. From what I have seen, the supervision is very poor and I am not satisfied,” he stated.

Oborevwori said the delay had dashed his hope of admitting students into the institution by September and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ensuring contractors deliver quality projects within approved timelines, warning that abandoned or delayed projects would no longer be tolerated.