Twenty one years since the return to civil rule, development for many communities across the country, at least in the sense envisaged by the country’s founding fathers, remains a mirage. The explan...
Twenty one years since the return to civil rule, development for many communities across the country, at least in the sense envisaged by the country’s founding fathers, remains a mirage. The explanations for this sad state of affairs include the general lack of political vision, faulty leadership recruitment processes and failure of the three arms of government to discharge their constitutional roles creditably.
The findings of the committee are, to say the least, damning. In all, it found that over N218bn would be needed to complete abandoned projects. Many of the projects awarded by previous administrations were white elephants. In many cases, no needs assessment was done, as projects were awarded merely to satisfy the whims and caprices of political actors. Rather distressingly, the state government was unduly exposed to heavy debt and financial burden.
Besides, there were strange variation claims, and many contract documents lacked details, being of doubtful professional competence. Most of the contract agreements provided by MDAS had no seal or date on the signature page. Some contracts had neither letters of award nor contract agreement.
With regard to the report under reference, it is a fitting tribute to the committee that it did not shy away from highlighting and documenting the few projects that were faithfully executed, while suggesting ways in which the many abandoned projects can be brought back to life at reasonable cost to the state. If the report is any indication, it is clear that the Dapo Abiodun administration is committed to making real change in the lives of the people of Ogun State.
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