In keeping with his warning not to tolerate substandard execution of projects, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the North Central Development Commission (NCDC), Dr. Cyril Yiltsen Tsenyil, paid an unscheduled inspection visit to the ongoing construction of classroom blocks at the Central Primary School, Riyom, Plateau State.
The visit by Dr. Tsenyil was part of efforts to ensure quality and strict compliance with project specifications as he warned contractors to adhere strictly to agreed specifications and deliver value for money.
Tsenyil explained that his visit was aimed at assessing the progress of work firsthand, monitoring the quality of construction and ensuring that the project meets the required standards.
A statement by Dr. Makut Simon Macham, Head, Media and Corporate Communications Department of the NCDC stated that the Commission would not compromise on quality in the execution of its intervention projects across the North Central region.
At the project site, the NCDC Chief Executive was received by the headmaster of the school, Comrade Gabriel Dachung, and the Head of Works, Builder Habila Choji, who conducted him round the site and provided updates on the ongoing construction.
Tsenyil subsequently visited the office of the Education Secretary of Riyom Local Government Area, Hon. Elizabeth Gang, who expressed profound appreciation to the Commission for its intervention in the construction of additional classroom blocks at the school.
Gyang said that the project would significantly improve enrolment capacity and provide a more conducive learning environment for pupils.
She commended Tsenyil for his personal commitment to ensuring excellence, describing his decision to visit the project site and assess the work firsthand as a demonstration of responsible leadership and dedication to quality service delivery.
In his remarks, the NCDC Managing Director explained that the commission was established by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to bridge developmental gaps and complement the efforts of state and local governments towards accelerating socio-economic development across the North Central region.
Tsenyil said that the NCDC was committed to ensuring that every intervention project delivers its intended benefits to the people, adding that contractors must understand that the commission maintains high standards of quality, accountability and value for money.
The NCDC Managing Director urged the Education Secretary to promptly report any attempt by the contractor to compromise the approved specifications or violate the terms of the contract, assuring her that the Commission would take appropriate action to safeguard the quality of its project.
Tsenyil assured that the NCDC through the relevant directorate, would sustain its monitoring and supervision of projects to ensure that resources committed to development interventions translate into tangible benefits for communities across the region.
