A staircase at the Smart Green School, Amamkpunato, Achi Uno Ward 2, Oji River Local Government Area of Enugu state, has been demolished on the orders of the state Governor Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah.
The state government in a statement signed by the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Mbah on Mainstream Media, Mr. Dan Nwomeh, explained that the staircase was demolished on Saturday, after it failed structural integrity tests.
According to the statement, the contractor responsible will also face appropriate sanctions in line with government’s zero tolerance for substandard work.
Said the statement obtained by SummitNews: “This was in line with Governor Peter Mbah’s earlier directive for thorough assessments of all ongoing Smart School projects across the state.
“The staircase in question was among the defects previously identified by the government’s internal monitoring mechanisms. It had been flagged for remediation by the contractor at no cost to the government.
“The contractor responsible will also face appropriate sanctions in line with the government’s zero tolerance for substandard work.
“This post is made to preempt the usual wave of fake news, distortion, and mischief by detractors who may seek to exploit the development for their selfish agendas.
“Let it be reiterated that the Mbah administration will not tolerate substandard work. The safety of pupils, teachers, and communities remains paramount, and all Smart Schools will meet the structural and quality benchmarks required to deliver long-term value and safety.”
