Contractors laud minister on outstanding debts

A delegation of indigenous contractors across Nigeria has commended the Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, for her prompt intervention in addressing the long-standing issue of outstanding payments owed to members of their community. Speaking after a meeting with the Minister and her management team, the leader of the delegation, Innocent Asuelimehn, said […]

A delegation of indigenous contractors across Nigeria has commended the Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, for her prompt intervention in addressing the long-standing issue of outstanding payments owed to members of their community.
Speaking after a meeting with the Minister and her management team, the leader of the delegation, Innocent Asuelimehn, said the engagement was fruitful and reassuring, describing the Minister’s response as timely and encouraging.
Asuelimehn expressed profound gratitude to the minister for stepping in to address the issue, noting that her intervention within 24 hours of their initial engagement was remarkable and worthy of commendation.
According to him, although there is still work to be done, particularly regarding contractors whose payments are yet to be batched, he said the minister’s actions have restored hope among members of the community.

He added that the contractors are optimistic that she will continue to work with them to ensure that all outstanding liabilities are fully cleared.

He apologised to the Minister over an earlier confrontation, stressing that it was not intentional, adding that emotions had been high due to the prolonged hardship faced by contractors.

Also, another member of the delegation, Akin Amu confirmed that the minister reassured them of her commitment to resolving the matter.

He disclosed that during their discussions, the Minister assured the contractors that she is working diligently to ensure all liabilities are settled before the end of March.