The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to the timely delivery of ongoing Federal road and bridge projects in Niger State. He recently had his say during a high-level meeting with the Niger State Governor, Umaru Mohammed Bago, in Abuja, and Nigerians have been reacting.
According to him, he can only commend Governor Bago for his partnership with the Federal Government in addressing the infrastructural challenges in Niger State.
Umahi added that road infrastructure development will always be a shared responsibility, irrespective of jurisdiction.
His words, “The Minister assured the Governor of the Federal Government’s strong support, particularly on key projects including the Minna–Suleja Road (71km), which has received approval from the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) and is awaiting consideration by the Federal Executive Council (FEC).
He disclosed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has personally directed that the project be prioritised and assured that any advance intervention funds expended by the Niger State Government would be refunded.
On the Jebba and Lambata Bridges, the Minister informed his August visitor that integrity tests and work on the expansion joints are ongoing.
Engr. Umahi stressed the need to curb indiscriminate parking, trading activities, and traffic congestion on bridges, which accelerate their structural deterioration.
Bridges are not designed to carry static loads but built for the dynamic flow of traffic.”
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