…OSOPADEC Boss Meets Contractors, Promises Fresh Funding and New Work Culture
The Executive Chairman of the Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (OSOPADEC), Prince Olabiyi Olaleye Poroye, has promised a decisive end to abandoned projects across the Commission’s mandate areas.
Speaking at a high-level engagement with contractors held at the Commission’s Corporate Headquarters in Oba-Ile, Akure North, on Monday, Poroye said the era of excuses and half-finished projects was over.
“OSOPADEC will be 25 years old next year, yet the achievements of the Commission do not match its age. That must change,” the Chairman said to applause from the audience. “We are introducing systemic principles where the system works for itself. This is our vision and our passion.”
The OSOPADEC boss told the gathering that the Commission was repositioning itself to deliver on its mandate of transforming oil-producing areas in Ondo State. According to him, both the Commission and its contractors must exhibit a new mindset and inject fresh energy into ongoing and future projects.
“Let’s add energy to this business. We cannot continue to do things the old way and expect different results,” the Chairman urged.
Poroye assured the contractors that the Commission had taken steps to resolve payment bottlenecks that previously hampered project completion.
“Money for the contractors will not be a problem,” he declared. “Contractors cannot be blamed for non-completion of projects because many were not paid as and when due. We are changing that narrative.”
He further disclosed that Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to timely release of funds to OSOPADEC to ensure speedy and quality delivery of projects across the oil-producing areas.
The meeting, which was attended by the Executive Director, Projects, Executive Director, Finance, Non-Executive Board Member and senior management members, also served as an opportunity to x-ray challenges and review progress on ongoing projects. Poroye said his administration was determined to make OSOPADEC a model of efficiency and transparency before it clocks 25 next year.
“Our people in the oil-producing areas deserve better; we will work with you to succeed by ensuring that every project we start is completed, functional and beneficial to our people.”
Several contractors at the meeting applauded the Chairman’s assurances, describing them as a “breath of fresh air.” They noted that this is the first time in years the Commission has openly acknowledged their challenges and pledged practical solutions.
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