September 15, (THEWILL) — The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has urged the people of the Southeast to engage President Bola Tinubu based on his achievements in the region rather than sentiments.
Umahi made the appeal on Sunday while inspecting federal road projects in Enugu State.
According to him, the Southeast has every reason to appreciate the President for approving the ongoing 528-kilometre road project valued at about ₦15 trillion, being handled by China Harbour Engineering Company.
“The project is 264km by two lanes, making 528km. It also includes a 30km bypass in Nasarawa and a flyover in Makurdi, Benue State. The entire stretch is divided into five sections, with sections 1 to 3 in Benue State and sections 4 and 5 in Enugu State,” Umahi explained.
The minister, who expressed satisfaction with the quality and pace of work, commended the contractors.
“I was actually coming to quarrel, but I found nothing to quarrel about. I must commend China Harbour very highly. Each time they submitted their evaluations, I doubted them. But today, I have seen and I believe they are working very well,” he said.
Describing the project as a major gain for the Southeast, Umahi said it was evidence that Tinubu’s administration has not neglected the region.
He added, “We have every cause to thank Mr President. This is a $1bn project, about ₦15 trillion in value. It is a good bargain, and the quality is commendable. I want the Southeast people to embrace Mr President with both hands.
“A lot of projects are going on here. We cannot engage with sentiment; we must face realities. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has remembered the Southeast. We have no reason to complain.”
Umahi further dismissed criticisms of the administration, declaring that Tinubu would seek a second term in office.
“He that has started this work, God has ordained him to finish it. So, we will not be afraid to tell the noisemakers to keep quiet.
“They were there, but they didn’t do this road. Today, God has brought a man who has remembered us. We have never been this remembered,” he said.
The minister also announced the sacking of four project supervisors for failing to show up on site.
“We have five sections, and I saw only one supervisor on site. The other four are out of this project because consultancy means being there to monitor the contractor’s work,” Umahi stated.
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