Delta queries civil servants over certification of poorly executed projects

Asaba, Delta – The Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has issued a query to two civil servants accused of colluding with contractors to certify uncompleted or poorly executed projects for payment.

Speaking during the retirement thanksgiving service of Mrs. Joy Enwa, Permanent Secretary and Accountant-General of the Delta State Ministry of Finance, at the Cathedral Church of St. Peter, Asaba, the Governor emphasized his administration’s commitment to ensuring Deltans receive value for every government project.

Oborevwori disclosed that two engineers had been queried for issuing certificates for uncompleted projects, warning that his administration would not spare any government official found compromising on quality standards.

Referencing the homily theme, “The Choice of a Good Name,” the Governor expressed his satisfaction with the message and urged civil servants to uphold integrity and avoid actions that could harm their careers.

He said: “This message speaks loudly on what I have been doing in the past one week; the message is key to all our civil and public servants because a lot has been happening and I am happy for the choice of the topic.

“All that the civil servants needed since I came into office I have done for them, what else do they need?

“After fuel subsidy removal, we paid them transport allowance for three months, we paid promotion arrears of over N5.6 billion and we were also the first to pronounce and pay the New National Minimum Wage.”

He added; “As I am standing here, I am very, very angry for what civil servants are doing. Two civil servants have been issued query for issuing certificates for jobs that have not been completed and payments made.

“I know the ethics. Next week, I will announce their names, and we will look at it following due process. You know in this government, if you do well, space will be given to you to do more.”

He congratulated Mrs Enwa on growing through the ranks to the echelon of her career, adding that, “the calibre of people that has come today to honour her on retirement is a clear testament to the fact that she did well in service.”