December 5-7, 2023 – NIA VI evaluated several irrigation projects in the region during the CY 2023 Regional Year-End Project Implementation Assessment at ISAT-U Miagao Campus, Miagao, Iloilo.
The Division Managers of four (4) Irrigation Management Offices (IMO) (Aklan-Capiz IMO, Antique IMO, Negros Occidental IMO, and Iloilo-Guimaras IMO) together with Project-in-Charge (PICs) and Engineering staff gathered during the 3-day activity to conduct a detailed evaluation of the office performance specifically in project implementation to know the accomplishments, the current status, the issues and concerns that resulted to delays, and discuss strategies and plans towards the completion of the on-going and carry-over projects.
NIA VI Acting Regional Manager, Engr. Jonel Borres was present during the entire event, overseeing the planning and strategy development of the Engineering Division. The Division Manager for Engineering and Operations, Engr. Robertino O. Lapena and Division Manager for Administrative and Finance, Lyn Grace B. Causing were also present to ensure the proper address to issues concerning engineering, administrative, and finance and to undertake significant steps to achieve quality performance both in the physical and financial aspects of projects.
This activity is in accordance to the seven (7) quality objectives set by the National Irrigation Administration, which aims to provide timely, efficient, and sustainable irrigation services to the farmer-beneficiaries.
This year-end assessment is seen as an effective mechanism to identify constraints in project implementation and as a collective effort to employ effective measures to address those.
With NIA’s goal to improve the agency’s performance and elevate service delivery, it is necessary to develop strategies to implement quality projects and ensure timely completion of projects.
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