The attention of the Ministry of Works has been drawn to an information reported online by nairametrics. com crediting a statement to Sen. (Engr) David Nweze Umahi, Works Minister as saying that “FG Awards LAGOS -CALABAR COASTAL HIGHWAY TO HITECH “.
According to the Ministry Spokesperson, Lere-Adams Blessing on Monday, stating that this information is totally untrue and misleading.
While requested the general public to please note and be well guided and for the records, the FG only recently opened a maiden discussion with the Engineering company- HITECH on this project, a second meeting is being considered to further access the the possibility of the project being handled by them.
She clarified that the Ministry has not Awarded any such Contract nor has signed such Contract Agreement with any company in this regard.
To this effect, media organizations are to please ensure their facts are duely authenticated with the Federal Ministry of Works before putting out incorrect information to the public.
“Let’s be more thorough in our journalistic activities as the Ministry appreciates as always the cordial and positive reportage of Ministry’s Policies and Programs”, she said.