The Senator representing Niger East Senatorial District, Sani Musa, has lauded minister of works, Engr. David Umahi, for his commitment to complete ongoing 10 federal roads in Niger state.
He also praised the minister for his dedication to duty and exemplary leadership to deliver on the National Road Master Plan of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
He disclosed this in a statement he signed and made available to journalists on Monday.
Musa who is also the Chairman, Senate Committee on Finance, said Umahi demonstrated this when he convened a stakeholders meeting in his office in Abuja to discuss the issues militating against the timely completion of the 10 on-going federal road projects in different parts of Niger state.
The Senator also expressed delight with Niger state Governor Mohammed Umar Bago who called for revocation of some road contracts especially Minna – Suleja road.
“I had the privilege of leading members of the National Assembly from Niger state as part of the team of the Farmer Governor of Niger state, Mohammed Umar Bago and I was highly impressed with the presentation made by the Farmer Governor where recounted the status of each of the road projects across the state by their names, where he called on the Minister to revoke the contract of Minna – Suleja Road project that was first awarded in 2010.
“Also impressed is the Minister’s proactive and decisive steps in addressing all the issues raised at the meeting, including invoking the relevant sections of the Law to revoke some of the non-performing contracts and in reprimanding some erring contractors and members of staff of the Ministry who were compromising their positions in the management of the road contract processes,” he said .
He commended the Umahi for his readiness to wield the big stick to deal with anyone trying to sabotage the Renewed Hope Agenda in the Federal Ministry of the Works, warning that “anyone found wanting will face the consequences and report to EFCC where necessary”.
” I believe that is the hallmark of commitment and dedication to duty, which marks Engineer David Umahi as a round peg in a round hole. I commend President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing him as the Honourable of Works,” the senator said.
He said the people of Niger state are delighted to note that the minister has directed the revocation, redesigning and re-awarding of the Dualization of Suleja-Lambatta-Minna and for giving marching order to the contractor handling the Reconstruction of Bida – Lapai – Lambatta road to return to site and to start work from the Bida – Lapai axis as requested by Governor Bago.
The Senator noted that the minister also assured that he would source for more funds for the Rehabilitation of Mokwa – Makera – Tegina road project in 2025 budget.
“I must equally commend the profound sense of responsibility and commitment of the workaholic Farmer Governor of Niger State, Rt. Hon. Muhammad Umar Bago who would not fold his arms while federal road projects in the State continued to suffer neglect and substandard work at the detriment of the people of Niger State.
“I call on all Governors to emulate Governor Bago by engaging with federal contractors in their States to get value for money and support Mr. President’s Renewed Hope Agenda for a better Nigeria,” Musa added.
(BluePrint)
