We’ll not compromise quality, standard while patronizing local contractors- says Gov. Adeleke

By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has asserted that his administration is committed to patronizing local contractors and will never compromise quality and standard.

Speaking at Ipade Imole after the flagg off of the road dualisation project at Ereja Square in Ilesa, Adeleke, said he intend to boost the economy of the State by patronizing the local content.

The Governor urged the people of the State to ignore false labeling of the intentions of this administration.

His words: “I also wish to restate our commitment to patronizing local contractors in line with our policy of local content. The agenda is to boost the local economy as noted in our five point agenda. We are convinced that Osun money should revolve within the Osun economy and the best tool to accomplish such is to ensure localisation in procurement practices.

“I must however note that in our upholding of  local content, we will never and we are not compromising quality and standard. Additionally,  we operate within the spirit and letters of the procurement laws and due process. We have a sacred duty to patronize local contractors to deepen the state economy, create jobs and enhance technical skills.”

Adeleke noted that with all the infrastructural projects going on across the State, disclosing that his administration has not borrowed a dime.

“The major plank of our policy design and implementation is continuity and expansion of inherited state assets. We have refused to abandon uncompleted projects inherited from the previous administration. We are not just completing such projects but we are expanding and adding value.

“In our upholding of governance as a continuum, we initiated our landmark infra agenda alongside a multi-sector social investment programme. We have so far maintained a fair balance between what our people have come to regard as ‘stomach infrastructure’ and hard capital infrastructure. We have come to accept that as we build the road, we must intensify the strengthening of the body.

“In all our governance activities so far, let it be known that we have never borrowed a kobo. This is in line with our pledge to govern within our available resources as we manage the huge liabilities we inherited from the previous government. If anybody tells you this administration has borrowed money, tell the person he is a liar,” he said.

While flagging off the dualisation of Ereja-Brewery road in Ilesa which will cost N16.5billion, Adeleke assured that his government will duly compensate those whose house were marked for demolition.