House of Representatives has mandated its Committee on Works to probe in rehabilitation of Jibiro–Sarou–Belel Road in Adamawa State after funds were allocated.
It urged Federal Ministry of Works to ensure the contract is executed promptly when work begins.
The committee is to report back in four weeks.
These resolutions followed adoption of a motion: “Rehabilitation of Jibiro-Sarou-Belel Road,” by Aliyu Boya.
The House stressed importance of good roads to development of communities as it affects peoples’ wellbeing.
It noted that the rehabilitation of Jibiro–Sarou–Belel Road was awarded to alleviate the suffering of the people, whose sustenance was hindered by the bad road.
The House said it was aware its rehabilitation has been in the budget for seven years.
It added allocations were made and contract awarded but to the people’s dismay, no work was done.
The House was disturbed funds allocated for the road were either misappropriated or mismanaged.
It regretted the failure to begin work despite award of contract raises questions about effectiveness of the procurement and execution process.
The motion reads,
“The delay has not only caused frustration for the people of the communities but also undermines public trust in the government’s commitment to infrastructural development.
“The House is concerned the continuous neglect impacted negatively on the people, causing suffering, economic loss, limited access to essential services and hardship.”