By Mohammed Baba Busu
Sen. Mohammed Sani Musa (APC- Niger East) has commended Mr David Umahi, Minister of Works, for his efforts in developing roads across the country.
Sani-Musa made the commendation in a statement he issued to newsmen in Abuja on Monday.
He said that the minister deserved commendation for being up and doing in providing quality roads and other infrastructure in the country.
“It is quite amazing that the minister is ready to wield the big stick to deal with anyone trying to sabotage the Renewed Hope Agenda in the Federal Ministry of Works.
“He warn that anyone found wanting will face the consequences and report to EFCC where necessary,” the statement said.
Sani also lauded the minister for his dedication to duty and exemplary leadership in steering the Federal Ministry of Works.
“To deliver on the National Road Master Plan of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.
“This was demonstrated by the Honourable Minister 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,” he stated
“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, Rt. Hon. Mohammed Umar Bago.
“And I was highly impressed with the presentation made by the Farmer Governor where he 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,” the senator said.
He also noted Umahi’s impressive proactiveness 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.
“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 Minister of Works,” he added.
Sani-Musa further commended the minister for directing revocation, redesigning and re-awarding of the Dualization of Suleja-Lambatta-Minna road.
“The good people of Niger State are delighted to note that the Minister has directed the revocation, redesigning and re-awarding of the dualisation of Suleja-Lambatta-Minna (Phase 1 & 2)
“And has given 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 Gov. Bago,” the statement said.
The minister has 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,” he said.
The senator called on all governors to emulate Bago by engaging with federal contractors in their respective states to get value for money.
“And support Mr President’s Renewed Hope Agenda for a better Nigeria,” he added.