Benin City, Edo State: In a decisive move to restore accountability and efficiency in project execution, Governor Monday Okpebholo has announced plans to sack underperforming contractors across Edo State.
The crackdown signals a new era of performance-driven governance aimed at delivering quality results to the people of Edo.
This is contained in a statement by Fred Itua, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, on Sunday in Benin.
According to Itua, the governor said this during a visit by the leadership of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in Edo to Government House, Benin.
Okpebholo said, “My mission is clear: to serve the Edo people selflessly and to transform their lives through meaningful development.
“We will not tolerate mediocrity. Any contractor who fails to meet project specifications will be shown the way out.
“Edo resources are for the people, not for compromise or favouritism,” he said
According to Okpebholo, this administration remains firmly committed to transparency, service, and inclusive governance.
He emphasised that any contractor who fails to meet project specifications will be shown the way out.
The governor reaffirmed his administration’s zero-tolerance policy for corruption, stating that no contractor or political actor had influenced his decisions.
He reiterated that members of his administration would not be spared if they were involved in any corrupt activity.
Okpebholo called on IPAC to remain partners in progress, emphasising that the time for partisan politics was over and governance must now take the centre stage.
According to him, people must unite and work to build a state that all can be proud of.
The IPAC delegation, led by the Chairman of the People’s Redemption Party (PRP), Greg Igbinomwanhia, lauded the governor for embarking on legacy projects, including the Ramat Park Flyover.
Igbinomwanhia commended him for regularising the appointments of over 5,000 teachers who were previously on contract.
The delegation expressed their readiness to collaborate with the administration, noting their confidence in the governor’s sincerity and commitment to the welfare of the Edo people.
The IPAC delegation comprised chairpersons of 17 political parties in Edo.