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Liberia: Minister Woods turns tough on Contractors
Dec 2, 2009
by Michael Kpayili / Staff Writer
Minister Woods inspects drianage at Tiayee road in Nimba
Public Works Minister Attorney Samuel Kofi Woods, II says there will be no compromise for non-compliance of contracts. He said any company failing to comply with the time frame of contract without good cause will be dragged to court as per the laws of Liberia.
Minister Woods made the strongly worded statement when he toured several MPW’s project sites in Nimba County over the weekend. The three-day visit to Nimba County took Minister Woods and team to Ganta, Sanniquellie, Tiayee, Saclepea, and Fleedin. The intend of the visit was to give booster to projects at these areas and also discuss and pre-plan with Nimba County authorities ahead of the July 26, 2010 Independence Day celebration slated for Sanniquellie, Nimba County.
On Saturday, November 28, Minister Woods and team departed Monrovia and made a brief stop at Nyanforla bridge where Bailey bridges are been erected. He urged Margibi County Resident Engineer to ensure proper maintenance of the bridge, making particular emphasis on the required tonnage of load plying the bridge.
The MPW team later proceeded to the commercial city of Ganta and was greeted by Nimba County Resident Engineer Mr. Joseph Vapond who led the inspection of MPW projects in Nimba County. At a brief meeting in Ganta with City Mayor Doye Cooper and marketers, Minister Woods expressed delight for the welcome and promised to support the market building project in Ganta provided the official deed for the site is available. “Ganta is close to my heart because of some ties”, Minister Woods maintained. Earlier, the marketers asked Minister Woods to assist them with their market building project because of the uncomfortable selling conditions at their current location. While in Ganta, Minister Woods inspected several projects including the UNICEF sponsored school project at the Gboyee Road and the Custom Post at the Liberia-Guinea border. He expressed happiness over the level of work done but urged community dwellers to develop the sense of ownership of these projects because they are stakeholders in the developmental drive in the county.
Minister Woods and team proceeded to Sanniquellie and were greeted by Nimba County Superintendent Hon.Edith Gongloe Weh. Without delay, Minister Woods and Madam Weh drove to Tiayee Town where the Ministry of Public Works (MPW) is rehabilitating 11.5 mile road with fifteen separate lines of culverts been installed along the road. TUTEX is a Liberia own company been contracted to rehabilitate the road while MPW carry out the supervisory and monitoring roles. Minister Woods expressed satisfaction with the level of work done but called on the contractors to accelerate the job taking into consideration time frame and deadline. “We must take advantage of the dry season and speed up the job”, Minister Woods alerted.
On Sunday, November 29, Minister Woods and team visited several streets, including Fingolo Street and the street leading to the Administrative Hall in Sanniquellie with the aim of improving them ahead of the Independence Day celebration. The tour in Sinniquellie also led the MPW team to the damaged Central High School and other war-affected buildings in the City.
The MPW team later proceeded back to Ganta and met with the Contingent Commander of Banengri II, Lt Col Nurul Huda. Banengri II is the Bangladeshi Contingent of UNMIL assigned in the Ganta region. He thanked the Contingent for their support in rehabilitating major roads in Nimba especially between Ganta and Sanniquellie as well as Ganta and Saclepea. He urged the Contingent to develop policy in transferring the technical knowledge to youth in the area for future benefit. The Bangladeshi Engineering Continent in Ganta also supported the MPW in launching a Bailey bridge over the Gunu River between Saclepea and Ganta. He also thanked Banengra II for their extended support in clearing the surrounding of the newly renovated market in Saclepea City, Nimba County. He said the environment will allow cars to pack outside the main road as is done at other market sites.
The team later proceeded to Fleedin to inspect the ongoing bridge rehabilitation. Fleedin is 22 Km north of Saclepea City. Welcoming Minister Woods and team to Fleedin, the Paramount Chief of Gbein Chiefdom, Henry L. Kramia, said the administration of President Sirleaf has made them to see Cabinet Ministers going deeper to the rural areas. He said since the road and bridge construction in 1972, it was their first time to see Cabinet Minister visiting them. He thanked the Government for targeting bridge construction in their community, something he termed as heart touching. For his part, Minister Woods thanked the leadership especially women for the welcome. “I am deeply touched for women of this town to give such a huge welcome.” He said although the bridge is not finished yet, there is a need to take ownership of public properties for its protection. He promised to make another visit in the future after the bridge has been completed.
At the end of the tour in Fleedin, Superintendent Edith Gongloe Weh asked the citizens to clean along side the road while the Government of Liberia strategizes to improve the condition of the road and other infrastructures.
Minister Woods inspects drianage at Tiayee road in Nimba |
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About the Author:
Michael Kpayili is a staff writer for TheLiberianTimes.com. Kpayili has written articles which have appeared on TheLiberianTimes.com since late 2005, and his hard hitting investigative journalism has earned the respect of the Liberian press community.
Michael Kpayili may be contacted at mkpayili@theliberiantimes.com.
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