By CHARLES IWUOHA

The Minister of Works, Engr David Umahi, has expressed sadness over the slow pace of work on the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway.

Umahi stated that development on the expressway was less encouraging, and expressed dismay over it.

The Minister made his feelings known while inspecting the project at the weekend.

He urged the contractors to rise to their responsibilities and ensure timely completion of the projects.

Meanwhile, the Minister also inspected other ongoing projects in South-South/South-East States to ensure speedily delivery of the projects to meet up with the timeframe.

In Delta State, he said: "I am particularly not impressed with the work done by CCECC on the Warri-Benni-Asaba Road, and I expressed concern about the slow pace of work on the Efurun-Sapele section and urged the contractors to intensify their efforts to meet the project's deadline.

"Timely completion is crucial, and I expect all contractors to work diligently towards achieving this goal".

He appreciated the synergy between Delta State government and federal government on projects ongoing in the state.

"The Delta State Government's proactive approach in taking over the payment of compensation to affected individuals has been instrumental in fast-tracking these projects. I am confident that this collaboration will yield positive results, and I assure the state government that the Federal Ministry of Works will honor its commitments", he said.

The former Governor of Ebonyi State also inspected ongoing construction of Eke-Obinagu flyover in Enugu State and expressed satisfaction with the progress of work in the project.