The Niger State Universal Basic Education Board says it will revoke and blacklist any contractor that fails to meet the prescribed standard and specification of projects awarded.

The chairman of the board, Dr. Isah Adamu, stated this on Tuesday in Minna at the bid-opening for the first quarter Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) and NSUBEB intervention fund projects.

Adamu said this was part of efforts to prioritise basic education in the state.

“We have all seen the transformation in our schools both at rural and urban centres across the state, it is indeed inclusive legacy projects targeted towards providing access to every child,” he said.

The chairman said the board would monitor and supervise the projects and reward contractors who put in their best.

In her remarks, Hajiya Hannatu Salihu, the Commissioner for Education, cautioned the contractors against seeing the bids as a do or die affairs.

Mr. Salihu, represented by Abubakar Balarabe, the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, advised the winners of the bid to work by the contract’s specification.

Also speaking, Malam Auwal Mohammed, from the state’s procurement office, said the board would monitor and provide guidance to ensure that due process was followed in all procurement activities.

He lauded the board for always complying with the procurement rules and regulations, adding that contractors should channel their complaints to appropriate quarters for transparency.

Arewo Sunday, who spoke on behalf of the contractors, said they would do everything possible to deliver quality projects if allowed to execute them.

(NAN)