The Minister of Works, Sen (Engr) David Umahi has urged Nigerians, especially the Ndigbo to vote for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu come 2027 election to complete all road projects.
Umahi made the appeal during his inspection visit to the descoped sections of the completion of the construction of Enugu-Onitsha dual carriageway in Enugu State recently.
He maintained that the new design pattern across the road projects in the six geo- political zones has functional benefits aimed at enhancing the next generation of road sustainability and connectivity, courtesy of the Renewed Hope administration.
In a statement released by his aide, Umahi commended the President for redefining road construction in Nigeria and for inclusive resource allocation across the construction sites in the geo-polical zones.
He reiterated that Ndigbo are people of honour and integrity who will reciprocal duty of supporting the ideals and the aspirations of the President. “And so, South East is for PBola Ahmed Tinubu, and no one is going to deceive us.
“All our votes will go to the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Seeing is believing. We are on it. Our people are benefiting just like other regions. And we’re very grateful to the President.
“The President’s 3rd Renewed Hope Legacy project is passing through South East, which is 123 kilometres, costing N464 billion. The President has already paid 30 percent. Yesterday, he approved further payment of 20 percent, just like in other regions.
“So we have every cause to be grateful to God for bringing the President on board. And we know very well that for all these projects, give him another five years plus, they will all be completed. And Nigeria will never be the same again”, the Minister said.
He expressed pleasure over the commitment of the contractor that is handling the descoped sections of the dualization of Enugu-Onitsha and the quality of the job they are doing.
According to him, “This.is 72km, which is the balance of what MTN is doing on Enugu – Onitsha dua carriageway. Their subcontractor is RCC.
“The last time we had a meeting with MTN, we agreed that within the contract sum of what they had with MTN, which is N202 billion, they should concentrate and finish that scope of work.
“The balance of it is 72 kilometres, which we are redefining under the legacy of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which is building. Under him, not constructing but building roads; roads that will last up to 100 years.
“That’s what we are witnessing now in Enugu State, 72 kilometres on reinforced concrete pavement, and the cost is N150 billion.The contractor has already been paid N45 billion, and work is ongoing. This section alone is 15 kilometres. “And we have another section. We have about four sections. And I’m very happy with the quality of work. SKECC is one of our best contractors”, Umahi stated.
The Minister urged the contractor not to be threatened by the rains but should continue to handle levels of construction that would not be affected by the rains.
Projects visited by the Minister includes: The descoped sections of completion of the construction of Enugu-Onitsha dual carriageway in Enugu/Anambra State, contract No. 8854 handled by SKECC Nig Ltd.
The construction of Interchange at Abakpa Junction Interchange in Enugu State being handled byMessrs. CCECC Nigeria Limited, and the construction of 23-span flyover bridge project at Eke- Obinagu Junction, along Enugu – Abakaliki Road, Enugu State.
