Ibok-Ete Ibas, Rivers state administrator, has expressed dissatisfaction with the slow pace of work at the state house of assembly complex.
Ibas described the contractor’s performance as “grossly abysmal” and far below expectations.
In a statement on Saturday, Hector Igbikiowubo, senior special adviser on media to the administrator, said Ibas made the remarks during an inspection tour of the project site along Moscow road, Port Harcourt, on Friday.
The administrator said the project’s progress does not reflect the agreed-upon timelines, warning that the pace of work is unacceptable.
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“On the performance level right now, I think the contractor needs to do more. And from the reports rendered by the consultants, they are not moving fast enough, and that is not good enough. I am not satisfied with what I have seen,” Ibas was quoted as saying.
“The pace of work is far below acceptable standards, and this is simply not good enough.”
To address the delays, the administrator issued a directive to the contractor, demanding immediate action to intensify work and meet the project deadline.
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He emphasised the strategic importance of the assembly complex and warned that further delays would not be tolerated.
The administrator added that the contractor would be summoned to a high-level meeting to resolve existing bottlenecks, realign efforts, and ensure all parties are fully committed to the project’s timely delivery.
As part of the visit, Ibas also inspected key sporting facilities in the state, including the Yakubu Gowon stadium in Elekahia and the Alfred Diete-Spiff Sports Complex.
He said the goal was to assess the facilities’ readiness to host major sporting events and better support athletes.
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“I just went to check and see the state of those facilities. We have our state’s team participating in continental tournaments, yet we have to travel outside the state for our matches,” Ibas said.
“I am sure we can do something to ensure we benefit locally. That’s precisely why we are here— to see what we can do.”
He commended the performance of Rivers youths in national and international competitions and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to upgrading sports infrastructure to help them remain competitive.
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