Finding evidence of poor performance and substandard works on a number of capital projects, President Irfaan Ali on Friday announced that the Attorney General’s Chambers will be tasked with conducting a review of projects that will hold contractors, supervisors and project unit heads accountable for lapses.
“I have reviewed many projects, where basic elements of project management, like the upkeep of project ledgers, minutes and notes guiding discussions are missing or deliberately not taken, so as to avoid scrutiny,” a statement from the Office of the President (OP) quoted the President as saying.
“I have therefore asked the AG to review terms and conditions of existing civil works contracts, to tighten the provisions of those contracts. Such reviews must also ensure project managers, consultants and supervisors are also held responsible in the execution of those projects. Special emphasis must be placed on retention periods to ensure defects are corrected before projects are handed over,” Ali added.
