Amosun, Daniel’s abandoned projects will cost Ogun state ₦218bn
The projects review panel set up by the Ogun State Government says the state needs more than ₦218.380bn to complete the abandoned projects of the Gbenga Daniel and Ibikunle Amosun administrations between 2009 and 2019, Daily Times gathered.
The Contract/Project Review Committee headed by Adekunle Mokuolu which was set up July 29, 2019 to review contracts and projects awarded between 2009 and 2019 submitted its report to Governor Dapo Abiodun on Tuesday.
Governor Dapo Abiodun wasn’t physically present for the ceremony as he attended virtually but Mokuolu submitted the report to the Deputy Governor, Noimot Salako-Oyedele, on behalf of Abiodun.
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Mokuolu, a former of the president of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, said 114 projects were reviewed while the total cost was put at ₦349, 376, 256, 997.76.
He added, “The amount already paid for the contracts or projects was ₦130,735,758,922.75k, while the total amount unpaid for Certificates of Valuation(CV) for work done stood at ₦20,741,675,388.76.
“More than ₦218.380bn was needed to complete the Ogun state projects.
“Contracts awarded in terms of percentage were 88 for Works and Infrastructure, one for Agriculture, two for health, three for Education, one for housing, two for commerce and industry.”
Mokuolu noted that observation made have been appropriately highlighted in their report and recommendations to ensure sustainable development of the state.
Abiodun applauded the committee and said the era of awarding contract on the impulse of the governor alone was gone for good.
“Let me say that the era of awarding contract on the impulse of the Chief Executive Officer alone is gone. It is important that we have a clear strategic allocation of resources before embarking on any projects,” he said.
