In a move to address the plight of commuters and residents of Kogi State, Senator Isah Echocho has had directed the contractors handling the abandoned Lokoja/Shitanku/Dekina/Anyigba road project to resume work within two weeks.
Following a petition submitted to the National Assembly, Mr Echocho invited Tech Engineering Limited, the company handling the contract, to his office for an explanation on the project’s status.
During the meeting, Mr Echocho, while emphasising the importance of infrastructure development for Kogi State and its people, expressed concern over the delay in completing the project, despite its flag-off last year.
The Senator warned of further action if this deadline is not met.
Responding, Mr Ding, the Managing Director of Tech Engineering Limited, attributed the delay to the kidnapping of their top management staff and threats to their project engineers.
He apologized for the inconvenience caused and committed to resuming work on the project.
The company has also initiated steps to address the issue of insecurity, including requesting security assistance from the Nigerian Military.
This development is a welcome relief for the people of Kogi State, who have been suffering due to the deplorable condition of the road.
The prompt action taken by the Senator demonstrated his commitment to serving the people and ensuring that critical infrastructure projects are completed to benefit the community.
The Senator’s intervention is a positive step towards addressing the challenges faced by the people of Kogi State, and it is hoped that this project will be completed soon to improve the lives of the residents and commuters.
