Umahi Expresses Joy As Tinubu Releases Funds For Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Road, 2nd Niger Bridge Bypasses, Others

The Minister of Works, David Umahi has said he feels like a baby because President Bola Tinubu has mandated the release of funds to resume construction on specific sections of the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano road project, the Second Niger Bridge bypasses, and other critical highways.

This was revealed by David Umahi, the Minister of Works, during a road project inspection trip in Makurdi, Benue State.

According to the ministry’s statement, the inspection included a number of road projects, such as the dualization of the Markurdi-Otukpo-9th Mile Enugu route, the Lafia By-pass, and the restoration of the Keffi-Akwanga-Lafia-Makurdi road.

“So let me use this opportunity to also thank Mr. President. Just about three days ago, he approved that work should immediately commence in many sections; in Abuja,- Kaduna,-and Zaria- Kano road. It’s very good and encouraging news for me. We were having some problems with funding. But Mr. President has solved that problem and directed the immediate release of funds so that the projects will continue.

“The same thing applies to the Lagos Ibadan and the 2nd Niger Bridge two bypasses. Mr. President has directed the immediate release of money for the projects. As you see me, I am rejoicing like a newborn baby,” Umahi stated.