Federal government has commended the Niger State governor, Umaru Bago for carrying out intervention works on several federal roads.
This was contained in a press statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary, CPS, to the governor, Bologi Ibrahim and made available to journalists in Abuja, yesterday.
According to the statement,”The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi gave the commendation during an interactive engagement in Abuja between the Ministry, Niger State government and contractors handling various federal road projects across Niger State.
“The occasion provided an opportunity for the review of all ongoing federal road projects in Niger State with a view to addressing grey spots and areas.”
In the statement, Umahi described the efforts of the governor as unprecedented, adding that he has also shown exemplary leadership by leading the state delegation to the meeting.
The minister, who called on other governors to emulate Bago, stressed that he will ensure effective and consistent project supervision.
He also called for improved synergy between federal legislators and the ministry to ensure adequate funds for the execution of projects.
The minister cautioned contractors to keep to project specifications or have their contracts terminated as it is no longer business as usual.
The Minister of State for Works, Bello Goronyo, described Governor Bago as a hardworking and passionate leader, pointing out that his people-oriented programmes are testaments to his uncommon commitment to the overall wellbeing of his people.
In his reaction, Bago disclosed that the state government is intervening in 18 federal road projects and that the idea is to compliment the efforts of President Bola Tinubu to achieve the ‘Renewed Hope’ agenda.
He suggested that such peer reviews should be done every quarter, while calling on his colleagues to be part of it, as it would encourage the federal government to do more for the people.
The governor lauded the minister of works for demonstrating courage, capacity and competence in discharging his duties.
Niger State government delegation to the meeting comprised the Senator representing Niger East, Mohammed Sani Musa, Senator representing Niger South. Peter Jiya, member representing Rijau/Magama Federal Constituency, Shehu Sale, member representing Bida/Gbako/Katcha Federal Constituency, Saidu Musa Abdullahi and his counterpart representing Borgu/Agwara, Mohammed Jafaru.
