Stop Building New Structures On Coastal Highway In Hope For  Compensation- Umahi

According to Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, who spoke at a stakeholders meeting in Calabar, such actions will not be eligible for compensation. Instead, he appealed for cooperation from the people of Cross River State to enable the government to deliver legacy projects. “Delaying the project will delay funding, and building on the road to receive compensation will not be tolerated,” he emphasized.

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Additionally, Senator Umahi announced plans to host an indigenous contractors conference to encourage patriotic contractors, as the attitude of expatriate contractors has become a concern. Senator Florence Ita Giwa expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing Senator David Umahi as Minister of Works and urged him to prioritize completing the Calabar-Itu and Ugep roads.

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Representing the Governor of Cross River State, Prince Bassey Otu, Deputy Governor Peter Odey assured maximum cooperation from the state government to ensure project completion. Senate Minority Whip, Senator Osita, praised the coastal highway as a testament to the government’s care for the people and called on stakeholders to support the Minister of Works in completing the project.