Twenty-five road projects are P705m over-budget: Govt audit
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
At a meeting with contractors this morning, the Ministry revealed the results of a snap audit of 32 road construction projects which showed that 25 of them (or 80 percent) were over-budget to the tune of P705 million. The remaining seven projects were completed below budget, representing savings to government of P93 million.
Mokaila told contractors that a complete makeover of the road construction was underway which would involve dismissals of incompetent officers, blacklisting of errant contractors and an overhaul of policies previously taken as standard by the industry.
The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...