The Adamawa State Government has summoned the contractor handling the construction of the College of Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Studies over delays in the completion of the project.
The directive was issued by the Deputy Governor of Adamawa State, Prof. Kaletapwa Farauta, following an inspection tour of the institution ahead of its planned commencement.
Farauta expressed dissatisfaction with the pace of work and identified defects in some sections of the project during the visit.
She subsequently directed the contractor to appear before the Government House to explain the reasons for the delay and address the shortcomings observed on the site.
The college, located in Gulak, was established to equip young people with modern technological, industrial and vocational skills aimed at enhancing entrepreneurship and economic development.
The deputy governor reiterated that the administration of Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri places high priority on project monitoring and supervision.
According to her, the government has zero tolerance for negligence, poor workmanship and unnecessary delays in the execution of public projects.
Farauta assured that the state government would continue to closely monitor the project to ensure its timely completion and smooth take-off.
She said the institution was designed to provide youths with the knowledge and practical skills needed to become self-reliant, innovative and productive members of society.
The deputy governor also urged members of the host community to take ownership of the institution and work collectively to safeguard its facilities.
Earlier, a representative of the host community, Emmanuel Tsamdu, pledged the community’s support for the project.
Tsamdu said residents would continue to collaborate with security agencies to ensure the protection of the college and its facilities.
Also speaking, the Acting Rector of the institution, Dr. Yusuf Gambo, commended the deputy governor for the inspection visit.
He expressed the management’s commitment to positioning the institution as a centre of excellence and appealed for additional government support in key areas, including landscaping and the provision of a sustainable water supply system.
Stakeholders said the establishment of the college represents a strategic investment in human capital development with the potential to create employment opportunities, stimulate economic activities and bridge the skills gap in Adamawa State.
