The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has cautioned contractors working on federal government projects nationwide to strictly adhere to project specifications or risk losing their contracts. Speaking during an interactive session with the Niger State Government and contractors in Abuja, the minister emphasized that government contracts will no longer operate under the usual practices.
He also called for improved synergy between federal legislators and the ministry to ensure adequate funds for execution of projects.
Umahi commended the Niger State governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, for carrying out intervention works on several federal roads across the state.
He described the effort of the governor as unprecedented, noting that he has also shown exemplary leadership by leading the state’s delegation to such a meeting.
The minister, who called on other governors to emulate the farmer governor, stressed that he will ensure effective and consistent projects supervision.
Speaking at the event, 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 remarks, Governor Bago said the state government was intervening in 18 federal road projects across the state to compliment the effort of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to achieve the renewed hope agenda.
He suggested that such peer reviews should be done quarterly, calling on his colleagues to be part of it as it would encourage the Federal Government to do more for the people.
He applauded the Umahi for demonstrating courage, capacity and competence in discharging his duties.
The Niger State delegation to the meeting comprised the Senator representing Niger East, Mohammed Sani Musa; the Senator representing Niger South, Peter Jiya; the member representing Rijau/Magama Federal Constituency, Shehu Sale; the member representing Bida/Gbako/Katcha Federal Constituency, Saidu Musa Abdullahi and his counterpart representing Borgu/Agwara, Mohammed Jafaru.
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