By Tope Obembe
In a continued demonstration of commitment to grassroot development and due process, the Executive Chairman of Irewolede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. (Mrs) Dupe Bakare has reiterated her administration’s resolve to uphold transparency in the award of public projects through an open bidding process
Represented by the Vice Chairman, Hon. Samson Kolawole at the official bid opening ceremony,held at the council’s secretariat on Thursday,Hon. Bakare emphasized that the bidding process was designed to ensure openess, fairness and strict adherence to laid down specifications. She warned that any contractor who fails to meet the agreed specifications risks revocation of the awarded contract
The Zonal Inspector for Local Governments , Mr Adelupo A.A charged the Director of Procurement, Mrs Odesanmi Jemnat to collaborate closely with key officers including the HLA , Director of Administration, Director of Finance, Director of Works, and Director of Audit to ensure that procurement standards and procedures are fully complied with.
He stated further that His Excellency, Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, has mandated that all bidding process in the State most be open and transparent to ensure credibility and alignment with grassroots needs
In his remarks, Hon. Kolawole extended gratitude to the governor for his unwavering support and commitment to rural development, stating that the dividend of democracy are being felt across all LGs and LCDAs in Ekiti State.
Two companies, Tolad Project Limited and Osmat Technology Limited participated in the open bid. Both contractors praise the transparent process and expressed satisfaction with the fair handling of the exercise.
Project up for bidding includes, opening of new road at Ijurin, Temidire, and Oke-Oro Ekiti , grading of township and farm roads at Ayo Ogundele bypass Iloro Ekiti, Isalu farm road Iloro Ekiti, and ALGON farm Center, Ayegunle Ekiti.
The bid event mark another milestone in Irewolede LCDA drive towards accountability and sustainable development at the grassroots.
