By Nkechi Eze
The Federal Government has initiated a comprehensive nationwide inspection of critical infrastructure projects, reinforcing its commitment to timely delivery, quality standards, and accountability under the Renewed Hope Agenda, with an initial focus on the North West region.
According to an official signed statement by the Director, Information and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Works, Mohammed A. Ahmed, the exercise commenced along the Abuja–Kaduna–Kano Highway corridor, where the Engineers’ Representative, Engr. Chukwuma Kalu, conducted members of the presidential media team on an inspection of the completed 108-kilometre stretch from Tungan-Maje in the Federal Capital Territory to Jere in Kaduna State.
Kalu disclosed that while the first section of the project has been fully delivered, work on Section II is progressing steadily and is expected to be completed by November. He noted that the corridor, which had previously faced several setbacks, is now transforming into a critical route for mobility, trade, and economic revitalisation.
Also speaking during the inspection, the Senior Project Manager of Infiouest International Limited, Mr. Robert Turner, commended the Federal Government’s sustained commitment to infrastructure development. He particularly acknowledged the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Minister of Works, David Umahi, for the significant progress recorded on the project.
Turner further revealed that about 80 per cent of the project’s workforce consists of Nigerian professionals, highlighting the administration’s emphasis on local content development and capacity building.
The delegation also inspected the Nnamdi Azikiwe–Kaduna Western Bypass, a 21.47-kilometre dual carriageway originally awarded in 2021. The project has experienced accelerated progress since 2023 and is designed to decongest traffic within Kaduna metropolis while opening up economic opportunities in surrounding communities.
According to the statement, the nationwide inspection tour, which spans multiple states in the North West, is aimed at enhancing transparency, strengthening public confidence, and providing firsthand insights into the execution of government projects.
In a related development, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, explained that the Renewed Hope National Media Tour will cover a wide range of sectors, including highways, rail infrastructure, healthcare, education, and renewable energy. He added that media representatives will independently document progress and assess the impact of these projects on host communities.
The tour, which began with the Abuja–Kaduna corridor, is expected to highlight strategic infrastructure and social investment initiatives aimed at repositioning the North West region through sustainable development.
