The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, on Tuesday took an inspection tour to Kogi State to appraise ongoing federal road projects in the state.
The inspection tour, which was conducted in the company of the Kogi State Commissioner for Works, Hon. Barr. Abdulsalami Ozigi Deedat, provided an opportunity for both federal and state officials to assess the progress of critical road projects within the state and address challenges affecting their timely completion.
During the inspection, the Minister and his entourage visited key project locations, interacted with project engineers and contractors, and received detailed briefings on the status of work, funding, and implementation schedules.
Engr. Umahi noted that Kogi State occupies a strategic position as the gateway connecting the northern and southern parts of the country, making the provision and maintenance of road infrastructure in the state a priority for the Federal Government.
He reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to delivering quality infrastructure that will enhance economic growth and improve connectivity across the country.
The Kogi State Commissioner for Works, Hon. Barr. Abdulsalami Ozigi Deedat commended the Federal Ministry of Works for its sustained intervention in the state’s road network. He highlighted the positive impact of the ongoing projects on transportation, commerce, and socio-economic development across the state.
According to the Commissioner, the administration of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo remains committed to collaborating with the Federal Government to ensure the successful execution of infrastructure projects that will improve the welfare of citizens and stimulate economic activities.
The visit concluded with assurances from the Federal Ministry of Works that all identified challenges would be addressed to ensure the timely completion of the projects in line with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda for infrastructural development.
The Minister was also accompanied by the Deputy Chief Whip of Nigeria Senate, Senator Onyekachi Nwebonyi; Hon. Salman Idris Representing Kabba/Bunu/Ijumu Federal Constituency. Permanent Secretary Ministry of Works Engr. Abdulsalam Mohammed Sagir and other Senior Engineers from the Kogi State Ministry of Works were also in attendance.
