By Solomon OKPO
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has issued a stern warning to Ministries, Departments and contractors over the slow pace of work at the Judiciary Quarters project site in Uyo, declaring that delays and poor supervision will no longer be tolerated.
The Governor, who paid an unannounced inspection of the ongoing Judiciary Quarters project, wednesday, July 15, 2026 expressed disappointment after discovering that the site was virtually deserted despite funds having been released for the project.
The Judiciary Quarters project is a 50-unit development of five-bedroom duplexes designed as institutional housing for judges and top judicial officials in Akwa Ibom State.
Governor Eno cautioned government officials responsible for monitoring the project, stressing that the administration should not have to chase contractors and workers to deliver on jobs they have already been paid to execute.
He gave contractors a two-week ultimatum to significantly improve the pace of work or risk having their contracts terminated. The Governor also vowed to recover any funds owed to the government, insisting that accountability would be enforced at every level.
He lamented that while many people complain about unemployment, opportunities created by government are not being taken seriously. He emphasized that jobs should be earned through commitment and hard work rather than through favoritism or handouts.
Reaffirming his administration’s commitment to timely project delivery, Governor Eno said the Judiciary Quarters project, which commenced in January, must be completed and ready for commissioning by December.
The inspection ended with a clear message that government projects will be closely monitored, and that MDAs, contractors, and workers who fail to deliver on their responsibilities will face consequences.
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