Ondo State Government has debunked reports alleging structural failure at the ongoing construction site of the state’s new Judiciary Complex in Akure.
The structure is named after the departed Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN.
Commissioner for Infrastructure, Lands and Housing, Engr Abiola Olawoye, while inspecting the project, said there was no truth to claims circulating that parts of the complex had collapsed.
He said, “We have moved round all the 10 buildings in this project, including the ceremonial court, modular courts A to G, the utility building, and the registry building.
“There is no structural failure. The workers are doing perfect work.”
He explained that before construction began, thorough soil investigations and reinforcement checks were carried out, with proper compliance systems in place.
Work on the complex was already between 45 and 50 percent complete, and tests such as cube, integrity, and balsamatic strength assessments had been consistently conducted without any sign of defects in the structures, he said.
He added, “By God’s grace, very soon this project will come to an end. The contractor, in collaboration with consultants and the ministry, is ensuring that every stage meets quality standards.”
The Judiciary Complex comprises 10 major structures and is expected to significantly improve judicial operations in the state once completed. The construction was flagged off by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa in December last year.
