Dar es Salaam. President John Magufuli on Thursday, October 8, issued a 23 day-ultimatum to Hainan International Limited to complete the construction of Mbezi Luis International Bus Terminal.

 President Magufuli issued the ultimatum during the commissioning of the project where he was accompanied by his Malawian counterpart, Lazarus Chakwera who arrived in the country yesterday for a three-day state visit.

Speaking before laying the foundation stone, the president said the reason given that the project was delayed because of corona outbreak doesn’t hold water.

He said it was unfair for the Sh71 billion project that was scheduled to be completed in July to be extended to January next year.

“Today corona is cited as a reason, tomorrow delays will be referred to rainfall, later sunshine and spirits….this is unacceptable,” he said.

“The Dar es Salaam City Council (DCC) director, you are the one who signed the contract for this project; make sure it is completed before November without any extension. The contractor should work day and night,” he said.

The Nation