The Nigerian Society of Engineers has described the ongoing road and bridge projects in Osun State as meeting the international standard.
The Society made the assessment on Friday during an inspection visit to the State.
Leading the Delegation is the President of the NSE, Mrs Margaret Oguntola, the engineers visited the ongoing Oke-Fia flyover. She commended the Governor Ademola Adeleke for investing in infrastructure in the State.
Her words, “There is no doubt that the quality of job being done is of standard, in line with global practice and we are very impressed that the Governor engaged local content, employing Nigerian Engineers for the job and they will not disappoint the state. The job will be delivered as and when due.
“We have been on tour of project sites for two days and we are delighted that engineers, consultant and workers are all from Nigeria. We also commend the numerous ongoing projects under your leadership, which are transforming the State, improving infrastructure, and enhancing the quality of life for the people of Osun. Notable and praise worthy among the initiative is the launching of the 100 billion naira infrastructural project in 2023 which has now transformed into physical city roads and Local Government roads, hospitals, schools and flyovers”.
Speaking with journalists at the project Governor Adeleke assured the teeming populace that his administration would ensure value for money spent on the projects.
His words, “I am not a Governor that just seat at the office, I have been looking at the project from government house there, but I had to come and see for myself because I am in a hurry to deliver. I wish they will continue at this pace so we can commission the road.
“What they are doing here is a good job. In line with my campaign to deliver a good capital city, we will make Osogbo a beautiful capital city within stipulated time. The contractor handling the project has shown that they are capable of delivering quality road and bridges across the project sites. I am satisfied with the quality of work being done here”.
