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House of Representatives Committee on Niger Delta Affairs, yesterday, said that it was “embarrassing” that the Ministry of Niger Delta was still foot-dragging on the completion of the East-West Road over the years.

Chairman of the Committee, Essien Ekpenyong, made the remark at the budget defence of the Ministry of Niger Delta.

He said: “It is a fact that there are many uncomplimented projects all over Niger Delta region. Something drastic must happen to move the Niger Delta forward. The most embarrassing problem is the non-completion of the East-West Road.” He also pointed out that the housing projects, skill acquisition centres and Perembiri electrification project in Bayelsa State, were yet to be completed. Lamenting the abandonment of projects at various stages, Ekpenyong said: “This committee will see the House leadership to review the new projects.

The 104 new projects introduced into the Niger Delta Ministry budget for 2018 and the complete ones will gladden the minds of the Niger Deltans so that they can get value for their money.” Responding, Minister of Niger Delta, Pastor Usani Usani, said that N20 billion had been earmarked in the 2018 budget for more work on the road. According to him, lack of funds and late passage of the Ministry’s 2017 budget in June, 2017 slowed down the execution of the East-West road project. He decried the attitude of some local contractors who were not faithful to the contract agreement. He also lamented the situation where some contractors get more funding than others.

The Minister, however, said that discussions were on course to bring in private investors. Meanwhile, the total budget for Niger Delta Ministry for the fiscal year is N56.33 billion. Of this figure, the overhead is N1.2 billion, concurrent is N877 million while the capital budget is N53.8 billion.

Read more at: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/01/non-completion-east-west-road-embarrassing-reps/

Am so happy with the level of solid works going on long Enugu -port Harcourt highways. Highly commendable.

I don't see am embarrassment here when oga Jonathan could not complete in in his 6 years tenure

Lies, lies, lies. The East-West road has been completed. All roads in the South-South and South-East including the 2nd Niger bridge have been constructed to Dubai standard by Goatluck Ebele Jonascam. Now, let me tell you fools, Buhari will not complete that road; if your brother and friend Goatlcuk could not, then don't expect your enemy Buhari to.

valentineuwakwe:
I don't see am embarrassment here when oga Jonathan could not complete in in his 6 years tenure

east-west road cut across delta to bayelsa to river state to akwa ibom to cross river.so it cannot be completed in 10yrs talkless of 6yrs.If RCC that is handling river state to akwa ibom cannot complete that section in 8 yrs,how do you expect SETRACO that is handling from warri to river state,the more swamp area than RCC and GITTO combine together to complete it in 6yrs?I am still working there doing skeleton work since 2015 so don't ask me any question. please don't just talk out of hatred.

Mr rep

I thought Gej completed all projects in the southeast and South south

efighter:
Lies, lies, lies. The East-West road has been completed. All roads in the South-South and South-East including the 2nd Niger bridge have been constructed to Dubai standard by Goatluck Ebele Jonascam. Now, let me tell you fools, Buhari will not complete that road; if your brother and friend Goatlcuk could not, then don't expect your enemy Buhari to.

Cool down my guy, baba is not an hypocrite, he knows ND is the nation cash cow and we want him to develop the region.

Sirjamo:
Cool down my guy, baba is not an hypocrite, he knows ND is the nation cash cow and we want him to develop the region.

Why should he develop ND when the ineffectual buffoon didn't even raise a finger to do anything there, to add salt to injury Niger delta militants will still go and destroy the road anytime they need money.

sarrki:
Mr rep

I thought Gej completed all projects in the southeast and South south

does buhari have to abandon the project because Jonathan didn't finish it? why did the dullard continue from the train project of Jonathan if not for his sinister plans.
you must not comment especially when you don't have something meaningful to say.

lonecatt:
does buhari have to abandon the project because Jonathan didn't finish it? why did the dullard continue from the train project of Jonathan if not for his sinister plans.
you must not comment especially when you don't have something meaningful to say.

He's doing it as we speak

Follow from Enugu to Awka and see wonders