Delta State Government says it would prosecute anybody who constructs speed breakers on roads in the state without approval from the state Ministry of Works.
The Commissioner for Works in charge of Rural and Riverine Roads, Mr. Charles Aniagwu disclosed this in an interview with journalists shortly after inspecting the 4.04 kilometres Emevor/Ivragho/Oragun Road, (phase ) in isoko North and the 240 meters Palace Road, Evwreni in Ughelli North Local Government Area of the State
Mr. Anlagwu noted that the indiscriminate construction of speed breakers on roads in the State was quite disturbing, adding that it makes nonsense of the efforts of Government.
He said the state Government has made it clear that nobody, no matter how highly placed, should proceed to construct any speed breaker on any of the roads without permission from the Ministry Works
The Commissioner pointed out that anyone desiring to construct a speed breaker must come to the Ministry of Works for assessment and possible approval before such speed breaker could be constructed.
The Commissioner, also, said burning of tyres along tarred roads is strictly prohibited because, when tyres are burnt on roads, it ends up melting the asphalt in that place which is not acceptable.
While urging residents of the state to desist from such act, Mr. Aniagwu charged benefitting communities of Government projects to take ownership of each projects and implored them to cooperate with contractors handling projects in their areas.
The Commissioner applauded the management of the company handling the two projects for the speed that they have brought to bear in the execution of the projects.
Mr Aniagwu disclosed that the Sheriff Oborevwori’s Administration is interested in patronizing indigenous contractors provided such contractors are ready to do the right job so that at the end of the day, the state Government and Deltans would not have any reason to regret.
He also revealed that Governor Oborevwori approved about 30 Billion Naira for payment to contractors handling state Government projects adding that, a lot of contractors have moved to sites due to the payment received.
