Federal Gov’t To Settle N1.5trn Debt Owed Highway Contractors — Umahi

The Federal Government has announced its intention to pay off the N1.5 trillion debt owed to contractors responsible for constructing federal highways nationwide.

The Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi, made this announcement during a meeting with the contractors in Abuja on Thursday.

Umahi, who provided insight into the government’s plans to clear the debts, said that a verification committee had been established to screen contractors’ certificates and recommend payments.

The minister also stressed the importance of contractors being serious in executing government projects.

Umahi assured the contractors that every verification with merit would be paid and mentioned the implementation of an automated payment system.

https://leadership.ng/federal-govt-to-settle-n1-5trn-debt-owed-highway-contractors-umahi/

FG Begins Compensation For Coastal Highway Project
The federal government has initiated the payment of compensation, totalling N2.75 billion, to property owners affected by the ongoing demolition along the right of way of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway project. The move comes amidst widespread condemnation and anger over the demolition exercise.
https://dailytrust.com/fg-begins-n2-75bn-compensation-for-coastal-highway-project/

BODO-BONNY ROAD: FG ORDERS JULIUS BERGER TO RETURN TO SITE WITHIN 14 DAYS OR FACE SANCTIONS
The Federal government has ordered the contractor handling the Bodo- Bonny road construction to return to site within 14 days or risk appropriate sanctions.

Works Minister, His Excellency, Distinguished Sen. Engr. (Dr) David Umahi gave the marching order today at a meeting with the handlers of the road project, Julius Berger PLC , as well as representatives of Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas NLNG and Royal Fathers from Bonny Kingdom and other members of host communities in Abuja.
https://fmw.gov.ng/read/3170

FEDERAL MINISTRY OF WORKS GIVES ULTIMATUM TO CONTRACTORS HANDLING THE DUALIZATION OF LOKOJA-BENIN ROAD, OBAJANA JUNCTION- BENIN IN KOGI AND EDO STATES TO SIGN THE REVIEWED CONTRACT OR FACE JOB TERMINATION

- AS HON MINISTER DIRECTS THE MINISTRY TO WITHIN 7 DAYS AUDIT ALL ONGOING PROJECTS, INCLUDING PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT

The Honourable Minister of Works, His Excellency, Sen. Engr. Dr. Nweze David Umahi CON has directed the contractors handling sections I- IV of Lokoja- Benin, Obajana Junction- Benin roads in Kogi and Edo States to immediately sign the new contract as reviewed under the Renewed Hope administration of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR or face the termination of their job by the Federal Ministry of Works in accordance with the condition of service.

This directive was given to the contractors in a meeting with the representatives of Mothercat Ltd, CCECC Ltd, Dantata & Sawoe Ltd, CGC Ltd and RCC Ltd held on 25th April 2024 at the Ministry's Headquarters, Mabushi-Abuja.

He further directed the Ministry to, within 7 days , carry out a comprehensive audit of the ongoing projects with a view to knowing the status of work done, the capacity of personnel and equipment being used by the contractors.
https://fmw.gov.ng/read/3171

David Umahi Inspects Mega Road Project -Works Minister Comments On Ahaoda Axis of The East-West Road
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Gajagojo:
Only children will type this nonsense


Very likely Ibo children
A man with no project he started and finished better than a man who gave them Second Niger bridge better than the one who built First Niger Bridge, Lagos Enugu Expressway,the one that built Abuja, Benin Sagamu
You folk need to calm down and inject realism into your heads
A works Minister is as good as the president who put him there and funds him
There is nothing he can do without presidential backing
The best period was when Obasanjo and Gowon were military head of state when there was an oil boom
They did not steal the money but used it to develop the country
They built refineries,ports airports and motorways
They built universities and power plants

seanfer:
But some of his kinsmen are saying he's a saboteur, because he disagree with their Hero.

Slytiger:

A prophet is not respected at home.

SoNature:
Why do Ministers of Works always limit themselves to road and bridge construction?

Ibrahimcoomasie:

Calm down. David is not even up to 1 year in his role. Those you mentioned had 8 years. Gowon spent 9 years in Power.

confusedlady:
Dave Umahi is the greatest politician to emerge from Eastern Nigeria. He is greater than Odumegwu Ojukwu and Nnamdi Azikiwe combined.
He is a future president of Nigeria if the East can just get their act together and understand they can only win the presidency by reaching out to other regions of the country. Dave Umahi is a bridge builder and currently has a better chance of getting the presidency ahead of Peter Obi.

Gajagojo:

You are th one that needs to calm down
Why are we talking about him being the best ever since you know he is not one year in office why not apply that to all of Tinubu's ministers?
What is special about Umahi?
Make we hear word abeg

Ibrahimcoomasie:

Since this administration started, Engineer David Umahi has hit the ground running. The man Umahi is likely going to be the best Minister of Work the country has ever had, especially if he keeps up with the pace.

seanfer:
But some of his kinsmen are saying he's a saboteur, because he disagree with their Hero.

richie240:

Don't pay attention to their rants, they are fickle minded.
Today they hate him today, tomorrow they'll adopt him 100%

The main problem is that the their support for him will garner negative karma for him due to their toxicity.

Slytiger:

I think Obidients are scared of the rising profile of the man..
The clap back from pastormarvy below is hilarious.

SoNature:
Why do Ministers of Works always limit themselves to road and bridge construction?

Slytiger:


He said "likely if he can keep up the pace".

The "if" makes the statement conditional.

Ibrahimcoomasie:
Since this administration started, Engineer David Umahi has hit the ground running. The man Umahi is likely going to be the best Minister of Work the country has ever had, especially if he keeps up with the pace.

Multiple road projects are ongoing all over the country, even the ones previously abandoned. The first thing he did was to clear the debt owing contractors.

Aside the economic development this highway will bring along the 700km corridor, the coastal highway would also help to protect the Nigeria coastal line along the southern part of the country. It's good to have an Engineer as Minister of Works. Round pegs in round holes.

We well meaning Nigerians appreciate and wish him goodluck.











https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=327po9ezkvY

Gajagojo:
Only children will type this nonsense


Very likely Ibo children
A man with no project he started and finished better than a man who gave them Second Niger bridge better than the one who built First Niger Bridge, Lagos Enugu Expressway,the one that built Abuja, Benin Sagamu
You folk need to calm down and inject realism into your heads
A works Minister is as good as the president who put him there and funds him
There is nothing he can do without presidential backing
The best period was when Obasanjo and Gowon were military head of state when there was an oil boom
They did not steal the money but used it to develop the country
They built refineries,ports airports and motorways
They built universities and power plants

Emyzoloye5:


Until umahi picks a presidential form ... then you guys will remember he didn't do much as minister, he will suddenly turn IPOB......Nigerians are used to Yoruba hypocrisy