Unleashing Progress: Minister of Works David Umahi Unveils Road Project Revival Plan

Minister of Works David Umahi has provided an update on the agreement reached with Julius Berger to resume work on the Bodo-Bonny road. David Umahi noted that Julius Berger has shifted grounds on other road projects, including the Abuja-Kano road, Second Niger Bridge, Lagos-Ibadan expressway, and Odukpani-Itu road in Cross River State. David Umahi expressed optimism that the agreement will lead to the completion of the projects.

David Umahi also inspected the East-West road project while in Rivers State, where he expressed dismay over the attitude of RCC, the contractor handling the 15km East-West Road. David Umahi stated that the contractor has received over N40b for the job but has failed to deliver, leading to undue delays and poor quality of work.

Minister of Works David Umahi Inspects East-West Road Project

Minister of Works David Umahi has inspected the East-West road project, where he expressed concern over the slow pace of work. The minister inspected the Akpajo/Eleme section of the East-West Road, where he criticized the contractor, RCC, for the undue delays and poor quality of work. David Umahi stated that the ministry is working on all sections of the East/West road to ensure completion, adding that flood-prone areas will be constructed on concrete pavements.

David Umahi also inspected the Mbiama section of the East-West Road, where he announced that the ministry is raising the height of the road by one meter to prevent flooding. The minister emphasized the need for proper monitoring to ensure the success of road projects, adding that the ministry will prioritize projects based on fairness and equity across the zones and states.

Minister of Works David Umahi: Contractor Warned Over Poor Performance

Minister of Works David Umahi has warned the contractor handling the East-West Road project, RCC, over their poor performance. David Umahi expressed dismay over the contractor’s attitude, stating that they have received over N40b for the job but have failed to deliver. David Umahi warned that the contractor must improve their performance or face consequences.

David Umahi also commended President Tinubu, contractors, and staff for their commitment to ensuring the completion of ongoing road projects across the zones. David Umahi emphasized the need for proper monitoring and prioritization of projects to ensure their success.

Minister of Works David Umahi: Ministry Working to Complete East-West Road Project

The Ministry of Works is working to complete the East-West road project, according to Minister David Umahi. The minister inspected the project and announced that the ministry is working on all sections of the road to ensure completion. David Umahi stated that flood-prone areas will be constructed on concrete pavements and that the ministry is raising the height of the road by one meter to prevent flooding.

The minister also emphasized the need for proper monitoring to ensure the success of road projects, adding that the ministry will prioritize projects based on fairness and equity across the zones and states. David Umahi commended President Tinubu, contractors, and staff for their commitment to ensuring the completion of ongoing road projects across the zones.

Minister of Works David Umahi: Prioritization of Projects Announced

Minister of Works David Umahi has announced that the ministry will prioritize projects based on fairness and equity across the zones and states. Umahi stated that the ministry inherited over 2,600 projects but does not have the funds to continue all of them. The minister emphasized the need for proper monitoring and prioritization of projects to ensure their success.

David Umahi also commended President Tinubu, contractors, and staff for their commitment to ensuring the completion of ongoing road projects across the zones. Minister of Works David Umahi emphasized the need for proper monitoring to ensure the success of road projects, adding that the ministry will prioritize projects based on fairness and equity across the zones and states.