Gôvernor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta has assured that the multi-billion Naira Udu Harbour Market, in Udu Local Government Area of the state, would be ready for inauguration in April 2025.
Oborevwori gave the assurance on Monday after inspecting ongoing works on the project.
The governor acknowledged that the project had been delayed for too long.
Oborevwori warned the contractor that his administration had zero tolerance for shoddy jobs and urged him to work harder to deliver the project within a record time.
“I was here for a function about two weeks ago, and I promised to come here and inspect this project with a view to fast-track it.
“The contract for this project was awarded in 2006 and the initial contractor abandoned the project, and it was re-awarded.
“I was here with the immediate past governor when I was speaker to inspect this project.
“From 2023 to now, you can see the level of improvement on the project. When we came the last time, the fence was not there and the new buildings were not there as well.
“I made a promise that no project will be abandoned and it is important to note that this project is very key to the people of Udu and its environs,” he said.
According to the governor, the project comprises 600 lockup shops and 122 open shops.
He noted that when completed, it would serve the economic needs of the people of Udu and its environs.
Oborevwori urged the contractor to keep working, assuring that the payment would not be delayed.
“Whether I come for inspection or not, I have with me here, the Special Adviser on Project Monitoring and Audit, Dr Goodnews Agbi.
“He will be coming to oversee the quality of work you are doing here. We want quality and not
substandard jobs,” the governor said.
Oborevwori was accompanied by the Commissioners for Trade and Investments, Mr Samuel Oligida; Housing, Mr Godknows Angele, and Oil and Gas, Mr Vincent Oyibode.
