Anambra bans Asphalt laying in rainy season

The Anambra State Government has introduced stricter quality control measures for road construction, including an immediate ban on asphalt laying during the rainy season, as part of efforts to improve the durability of roads across the state.

The directive, issued through the Anambra State Ministry of Works, follows concerns over the effect of heavy rainfall on newly paved roads and forms part of the government’s push to enforce higher engineering standards on ongoing and future infrastructure projects.

The Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Okey Ezeobi, announced the new measures during a meeting with contractors handling road projects across the state. He directed contractors to suspend asphalt paving whenever weather conditions are unsuitable, warning that any road constructed below approved specifications would not be accepted by the government.

Ezeobi said only roads built in accordance with established engineering standards would be certified, adding that contractors would be held responsible for defects resulting from poor workmanship or failure to comply with project specifications. According to the commissioner, the state government remains committed to delivering durable road infrastructure under the administration of Governor Chukwuma Soludo.

He said stricter supervision, compliance with contract specifications and regular quality assurance inspections would now guide every stage of road construction. Ezeobi added that the measures are intended to ensure value for public funds while reducing the number of road failures caused by substandard construction practices and adverse weather conditions.

He urged contractors handling government projects to comply fully with the new standards, warning that violations could result in sanctions, including the termination of contracts. The commissioner reiterated that the Soludo administration would not compromise on quality, saying the policy is aimed at delivering safer and longer-lasting roads for residents and motorists across Anambra State.