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The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has said the crack on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway is not a structural failure. The Minister revealed that he has received over 500 messages from Nigerians about the crack that was noticed on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway.

This was as he announced that the government needs a total sum of N3tn to fund the completion of all road projects ongoing under the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited tax credit scheme. Umahi spoke at a press conference to address the issues around the project on Wednesday in Abuja.

He noted that the section of the road where the crack was noticed had not been completed. “I have gotten over 500 concerns about a crack they noticed at the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Highway Section 1.

“And I was wondering whether they’re sending it in good faith, or they’re sending it to mock me to say, look at the project you’re proud of, looking at what is happening. Let me tell you that nothing is happening. Nothing!

“Absolutely, it’s not an issue at all. That section has not been completed. Section 1 is 47.47 kilometres by six”. And so you have the main carriageway, you have the shoulder, and so where you notice the crack is some huge section of the shoulder, and not the carriageway with stone base, where we are not presently working on. So ladies and gentlemen, that thing is not a structural failure at all”, he clarified.

While calling on the members of the public to disregard the crack and the negative impression created from it, the Minister emphasized that there is no section of the completed carriageway that has cracked.

“Disregard it. And there is no section of the completed carriageway that has cracked, and it will not crack, he concluded.

Speaking further, he also revealed a N3tn funding deficit for roads under the road tax credit scheme following the decision by the state-owned oil company to stop its funding.
Despite this, he said that no project under the scheme would be abandoned.

He said, President Bola Tinubu has directed that another means of funding should be provided for the projects to ensure they are completed. He added, “And for me, he is our President, you know, is a man with a large heart who decided to do that.

“So, now, we have NNPCL stopping the funding of the projects since the 1st of August. And so, we tabled the matter to FEC, in the last FEC on Thursday.”

“So, let me announce that Mr. President directed that no NNPCL project should stop, and that an alternative funding mechanism will be put in place to do it.” Umahi noted, “Like I said, NNPCL projects where we need a total of N3 trillion to have them totally completed. So we have compiled them.

“We are going to make it available to Mr. President on that and any of them that qualify for PPP, and then we will see that the contractor has capacity and has funds.”

President Bola Tinubu has directed that another means of funding should be provided for the projects to ensure they are completed.

Kayberg:
Nigerians are just unlucky with those they have in control of the affairs of the country…

The major reason the country has failed to move forward is simply because those who didn't achieve much when they were there are still those returning there.

Kayberg:
Nigerians are just unlucky with those they have in control of the affairs of the country…

The major reason the country has failed to move forward is simply because those who didn't achieve much when they were there are still those returning there.

Racoon:
For goodness sake, what kind of senseless liars and propagandists that Nigeria is unfortunate to have in government in times likes this? How can Dave Umahi be downplaying a major breach in a super coastal highway of fraud that is causing the nation so much drainage in resources?

Thought Dave Umahi boldly told the world that an environmental impact assessment( EIA) has been done? So what led to the breach? Was the new cost of repairing it factored into the initial budget or another fraudulent billion would be requested. This govt is filled with shameless fraudsters.

Racoon:
https://punchng.com/crack-on-lagos-calabar-coastal-highway-not-structural-failure-says-umahi/

TimeManager:
The Federal Government has revealed that the elimination of the petrol subsidy under President Bola Tinubu has resulted in savings of over $84 billion, which are now being channelled into the construction and rehabilitation of 40 key road projects across the country over the past two years.

This was disclosed in a policy brief released by the National Orientation Agency (NOA), titled “Two Years Later: Key Benefits of Subsidy Removal,” and made available to journalists over the weekend in Abuja.

The report, which reviewed the outcomes of the subsidy removal since May 29, 2023, noted that the policy averted a looming economic crisis.

It also enabled the Tinubu administration to clear long-standing financial liabilities, increase capital investments, and support the financial stability of state governments.

https://businessday.ng/news/article/84bn-saved-from-petrol-subsidy-now-financing-40-key-roads-report/?amp

Brendaniel:
No it is mainly because of injustice and hatred against a certain tribe by some certain people....

edet19892015:
Unless you understand your role in society, you can never make any meaningful contribution.

According to the Greeks, they are three types of people on Earth,
1. The idiots,
2. The tribesmen, and
3. The citizens.

Studies show only 10% of Africans are citizens.
The remaining 90% are either tribesmen or idiots.

1. When the Greeks used the word "Idiot", they did not use it as a curse word.
Idiots are people who just don’t care.
If they sit for exams, they will cheat.
If they are in government they will steal.

An idiot does not care at all, if he eats bananas he throws the peels anywhere instead of putting them in a trash bin.

IDIOTS won't attend monthly neighborhood meetings. They won't pay security dues. They won't contribute to community development. Even when they see or know about something that will harm others in the community they won't report it. When they see/know/have something that will benefit their community they won't share.

In fact, Idiots don't care to register for or vote in an election, yet they complain the most. If they register to vote, IDIOTS will sell their votes for peanuts.

According to the Greeks, some societies have more idiots than tribesmen and citizens.

2. The next set of people are "Tribesmen", these are people that look at everything from the point of view of their tribe.

These are people that believe in you only if you are part of their tribe.
It can be terrible to have a tribesman as a leader, he will alienate the rest.

When the Greeks talk about tribes, it’s not just about ethnicity, they also consider religion, gang membership, group membership, party membership and even cult membership as a tribe.

A great percentage of Africans are tribesmen, because they view everything from the point of view of their tribes. They trust only their tribesmen

3. The last group are "Citizens".
These are people who like to do things the right way.
They will respect traffic light rules even if no one is watching them.

They drive within speed limits.
They respect the laws, and won’t cheat in exams.
In government, they won’t steal.
They are compassionate and give to others to promote their well-being.

Citizens often promote projects that benefit everyone.
The Greeks called this group "The Citizens".

Some countries have more citizens than tribesmen and idiots, others have so many idiots.

A tribesman can become a citizen through orientation.
And an idiot can become a citizen by training and constant enforcement of the law.

But things fall apart if you elect an idiot or tribesman to lead you if he has not been reformed.

Where do you belong? Are you an idiot, a tribesman or a citizen? Reflect on your life.
Reflect about your immediate community, city, state and nation.

#EdetEdemAkpan #Share

Racoon:
For goodness sake, what kind of senseless liars and propagandists that Nigeria is unfortunate to have in government in times likes this? How can Dave Umahi be downplaying a major breach in a super coastal highway of fraud that is causing the nation so much drainage in resources?

Thought Dave Umahi boldly told the world that an environmental impact assessment( EIA) has been done? So what led to the breach? Was the new cost of repairing it factored into the initial budget or another fraudulent billion would be requested. This govt is filled with shameless fraudsters.

creativejagaban:
Why is this lamba boy suddenly interested in the coastal highway

We know your prayer is for it to fail so you and your lambanus will have something to rejoice about

See, it will all end in joy and success. Amen.

Racoon:
So what is it mr efulefu - topographic or engineering failure? For goodness sake, what kind of senseless liars and propagandists that Nigeria is unfortunate to have in government in times likes this? How can Dave Umahi be downplaying a major breach in a super coastal highway of fraud that is causing the nation so much drainage in resources?

Thought Dave Umahi boldly told the world that an environmental impact assessment( EIA) has been done? So what led to the breach? Was the new cost of repairing it factored into the initial budget or another fraudulent billion would be requested. This govt is filled with shameless fraudsters.

anonimi:
Are you sure?

I thought that we are all tribal, even though some are more tribal than others, going by the voting patterns of 2023 presidential election.

Henix:
Our super highway is already cracking? Wonderful

Shawnnn01:
And this is why we should never allow failures like peter obi to return.

Racoon:
So what is it mr efulefu - topographic or engineering failure? For goodness sake, what kind of senseless liars and propagandists that Nigeria is unfortunate to have in government in times likes this? How can Dave Umahi be downplaying a major breach in a super coastal highway of fraud that is causing the nation so much drainage in resources?

Thought Dave Umahi boldly told the world that an environmental impact assessment( EIA) has been done? So what led to the breach? Was the new cost of repairing it factored into the initial budget or another fraudulent billion would be requested. This govt is filled with shameless fraudsters.

anonimi:
Are you sure?

I thought that we are all tribal, even though some are more tribal than others, going by the voting patterns of 2023 presidential election.

Kinoike:
50 years lifespan road is already cracking in one month. What a lie?

Adaumunocha:
Voting Obi had nothing to do with Tribe but the Use of Common sense and their Brains. He was the Best option and that's why d criminals are fighting for him not to run in 2027

Adaumunocha:
Voting Obi had nothing to do with Tribe but the Use of Common sense and their Brains.

He was the Best option and that's why d criminals are fighting for him not to run in 2027

Journalist: how do you intend to engage members of your party who are members of the house, so that they can stand different.......?

PO: Let me start with the issue of labour party members in the house, have actually discussed this issue with them, surprisingly, I can tell you ,… pic.twitter.com/svybrcY4t3

— Beyond (@chigozie0102) November 7, 2023

Brendaniel:
Show me one region(apart from the south east) in Nigeria that has voted other regional candidates even against their own in any presidential election with 90% or over since 1999 and I will stop this argument, because Igbos decided to vote the best you tag them tribal?

please prove me wrong with your data...