Niger State Vows Not to Pay for Shoddy Contractors’ Jobs
The Niger State government has issued a stern warning to contractors, stating it will not accept or pay for any poorly executed projects. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure, Alhaji Hassan Baba Etsu, made the declaration, emphasizing that the government has a "zero tolerance for poor quality jobs." He revealed that the state is currently constructing 556 kilometers of roads across its 25 local government areas and undertaking urban renewal projects in major towns. Etsu stated that the ministry has deployed experienced engineers to project sites to ensure strict compliance with standards and monitor the work. He assured that contractors who had been on holiday are returning to sites, with full work expected to resume by the end of November. The government's goal is to address the "acute infrastructural deficit" it inherited through rapid development.