President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the reinstatement of collapsed culvert in Mokwa, Niger State, a tragic site that has claimed numerous lives and disrupted transportation and economic activity in the region.
Minister of State for Works, Goronyo Bello who disclosed this during an urgent inspection of the culvert emphasized that the Federal Government is committed to ensuring swift and quality reconstruction of all critical infrastructure affecting the safety and wellbeing of Nigerians.
Goronyo expressed his deep concern over devastating impact of the collapse on residents and commuters while extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of those who lost their lives as a result of the incident.
According to him, “The lives and safety of our citizens must always come first. “This culvert is a vital link in our national road network, and its failure is unacceptable.
“On the instructions of Mr. President, I have directed the immediate mobilization of materials, manpower, and equipment to this site to ensure expedited restoration”, he stated.
The Minister assured Mokwa people and Niger State that the Federal Govt remains steadfast in its mission to improve infrastructure, promote road safety, and prevent future occurrences through proactive maintenance and rapid response.
“The Ministry will continue to monitor the progress of work at the site to ensure timely completion, and relevant agencies have been directed to work round the clock to restore the culvert to functionality”, the Minister said.
