FEDERAL MINISTRY OF WORKS & HOUSING

Dangiwa Advocates Rapid Implementation Of Housing Reforms By State Governments...

Sep

2023

Dangiwa Advocates Rapid Implementation of Housing Reforms by State Governments

The Honourable Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has called for the rapid implementation of housing reforms by State Governments to create an enabling environment for increased private sector investment and improve access to affordable housing.

The Minister said this during a courtesy visit by the Executive Governor of Katsina State, Mal. Dikko Umaru Radda Phd, on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at the Ministry’s Headquarters in Abuja.

He mentioned that as part of the Ministry’s stakeholder engagement drive, it will work closely with sub-national governments and provide the necessary policy and institutional support towards implementing housing reform initiatives in line with the Renewed Hope Vision of His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR for housing and urban development.

This includes the review of the Land Use Act of 1978 and the establishment of mortgage registries. He also emphasized the importance of adoption and passage of mortgage foreclosure laws by State Houses of Assemblies as key to creating an enabling environment for private sector investment in housing, stimulating economic growth, and providing our citizens with access to affordable housing.

Arc. Dangiwa urged the Katsina State Government to embrace the initiatives and deepen collaboration with key housing agencies, including the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria, the Federal Housing Authority, and the Family Homes Funds, to increase access to affordable housing for Katsina indigenes.

“As a Ministry, we will provide all the necessary support to make this collaboration a success. Together, we can work towards increasing the stock of affordable housing ensuring that our people have access to quality homes that are well within their reach.”

The Minister also expressed readiness of the Ministry to partner with the Katsina State Government towards building new cities by leveraging Public Private Partnerships with local and international players and innovative housing finance mechanisms to improve the housing landscape in the state.

Also speaking at the event, the Honourable Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Abdullahi Tijani Gwarzo, said the Ministry is ready to explore areas of collaboration that would help Katsina State meet its affordable housing goals.

Earlier in his remarks, the Katsina State Governor, Mal. Dikko, described Dangiwa, as a thorough professional deeply committed to nation-building.

While congratulating the Ministers on their well-deserved appointments, the Governor noted that Arc Dangiwa has distinguished himself in service and has remained committed to the national project of socioeconomic development. "He is a gentleman to the core. He is very professional, and I'm confident that, together with the Minister of State, Alhaji Gwarzo, he will steer the ministry to great heights. If not for this important national assignment, we wouldn't have let him leave Katsina state," he said.

Speaking further, Governor Radda said the state is open to meaningful collaboration with the ministry in the areas of affordable housing and urban renewal, which are critical focuses of his administration. "We want to collaborate, and we want to learn from you. Subsequently, members of our staff will be coming to you to learn from the ministry's experience and expertise so that we can key into the transformation that the Minister is set to bring to the sector," he noted.

He urged the management and staff of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development to provide the ministers with all the support and cooperation they need to deliver on their mandate, stressing that they should be proud that the President deemed it fit to send one of Nigeria's best brains to head the affairs of the ministry. "I can assure you that you're in good hands. Just cooperate with him, and you will definitely be proud of what will be achieved in the sector," he added.

Highway Inspection: Umahi Tours Roads In Abuja, Kogi, Edo In One Day...

Sep

2023

Highway Inspection: Umahi Tours Roads in Abuja, Kogi, Edo in One Day

…..FG to RCC - "Reconstruct failed section of Lokoja -Abuja Road”

…..Consultant to supervise road construction henceforth - Minister.

The Honourable Minister of Works, H.E, Sen. ( Engr) David Nweze Umahi ,CON in his continuous assessment of Nigeria's highways in order to find lasting solution to them since his assumption of duty has embarked on several roads inspections in the country in the South West , South East while currently touring the North Central and South-South Geo-Political Zones of the Country.

Umahi during his inspection of Gada- Biyu Bridge bound 1 & 2 on the Lokoja - Abuja road directed RCC Contractor in charge of the construction work to reconstruct the failed section of the road that was earlier constructed by the company, he said " we have so many failed portions of the road, they have to go round and give me the list of failed portions of the road before returning to work to reconstruct them and stone base must be used, not dust base”.

The Minister said “We must get a reputable consultant to supervise the road construction so that when the road fails, we can hold them accountable, something must be done to change from the present situation of how we construct our roads, our roads should be constructed on concrete, he made this remark while inspecting Phase II of Lokoja –Okene road in Kogi State.

Umahi has also directed that the Ministry should review the road works of CGC Construction Company and revert to his office within seven days, adding that every road being constructed must have a consultant because majority of the job done have all failed because they were not built with concrete.

He told some of the road contractors where he inspected that no one would increase contract price under him and a single lane must be followed to the end where the job is less than 50% on any ongoing dual carriageway under construction.

Some of the roads inspected on Sunday included the : Dualisation of Abuja -Lokoja Road Section II , Sheda – Abaji; Gada Biyu bridge bound 1 & 2 Lokoja ; Rehabilitation and Construction of Abuja -Lokoja Road ; Lokoja – Benin Road ; Okene –Auchi – Benin road (Kogi /Edo States ) ; Obajana Junction –Benin Road Section II ; dualisation of Auchi –Ehor Section II Benin Way and Agbor –Ewu road project in Uromi , Edo State.

Dangiwa Commends Retired Staff For Decades Of Dedicated Service...

Sep

2023

Dangiwa Commends Retired Staff for Decades of Dedicated Service

The Honorable Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa delivered heartfelt remarks at a special retirement send forth dinner held on Thursday, September 14, 2023. The event celebrated the careers of two senior staff members Arc. Zomona Labafilo and Builder Hangeior Emmanuel who had attained the retirement age.

Speaking at the event, the hon. minister expressed his appreciation for the retirees' commitment and sacrifice in the service of their country. He hailed them as hardworking individuals who had contributed to the ministry's mission over the course of many decades.

The Minister also shared a personal connection with some of the retirees, recounting that they were not just colleagues but also longtime friends. Many of them had been his classmates during their university years and had been a source of support and encouragement throughout his career.

Offering words of encouragement to the retirees as they embarked on this new chapter of their lives, the Minister emphasized that retirement is not the end but a new beginning. He urged them to explore new horizons, pursue their personal passions, and enjoy the well-deserved fruits of their labor.

The Minister wished them joy, fulfillment, and relaxation in their retirement, expressing confidence that the skills, wisdom, and experience they had accumulated over their careers would continue to serve them well in their future endeavors.

The send-forth dinner was attended by the Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development Alhaji Abdullahi Tijjani Gwarzo, the Permanent Secretary Mahmuda Mamman, colleagues, friends, and well-wishers, many of whom showered encomiums and goodwill messages to the retirees.

SPEECH BY THE HONOURABLE MINISTER, FEDERAL MINISTRY OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT, A...

Sep

2023

SPEECH BY THE HONOURABLE MINISTER, FEDERAL MINISTRY OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT, ARC. AHMED MUSA DANGIWA, AT THE NIGERIA DIASPORA INVESTMENT SUMMIT (NDIS), ON TUESDAY, 14TH SEPTEMBER 2023

PROTOCOL
Vice President, Kashim Shettima Mustapha, GCON,
Excellences and Members of the Federal Executive Council,
Ministers and Permanent Secretaries,
Heads of Parastatals and Agencies,
Heads of International Organizations,
The Diaspora Community,
Members of Civil Society and Non-Governmental Organizations,
The Media and members of the Press,
Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen,

SPEECH

1. I would like to begin by appreciating and acknowledging the innovative drive of the Nigerian Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) under the able chairmanship of Hon. Abike Dabiri. We want to thank them for the good work that they are doing in actualizing the mandate of the Commission. Over the years we have seen NiDCOM champion several initiatives and programs that are helping our country leverage the massive potential of our diaspora for national development.

2. This 6th Edition of the Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit is only one of such strategic programs that are helping to deepen the engagement and participation of the diaspora in Nigeria’s economy across several sectors, including the housing and real estate sector. We have over 20million Nigerians in Diaspora remitting an average of over $24bn per annum.

3. Madam Chairman, we commend your leadership, the support of your team and partners and pray for more strength and wisdom to tap this huge potential.

4. Today, I am delighted to be here and to speak at this Summit under the theme “New Vistas, Aspirations, New Vision: The Diaspora and National Development”.

5. This is because I believe it is important to communicate and assure the Diaspora that Nigeria is open for business in the housing and urban development space. That His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has a bold vision for the sector and is committed to backing it up with the necessary political will to break down all barriers that discourage investment in the sector.

6. As the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, I have taken Mr. President’s vision and am determined to actualize it. Our aim at the Ministry is to implement the most historic housing and urban sector reforms the country has ever witnessed. We want to drive through initiatives that will create an enabling environment for easier, safer, and profitable private sector investments in the sectors.

7. A notable part of our housing sector reforms that is of particular interest to the Diaspora interested in investing in the housing and real estate sector is land reforms. What we envision is a streamlined land administration that cuts through the bureaucratic bottlenecks and systemic inefficiencies to ensure cost effective and efficient access to land for both individuals and investors in our country.

8. Currently, we have a situation where the Land Use Act, which was enacted in 1978 has no complementary institution set up alongside it to provide the necessary framework, guidelines, and regulations for operationalizing it. Under the Renewed Hope Agenda of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, we aim to fix this systemic anomaly. We are working to establish a National Land Commission. Part of their work will be to outline clear implementation guidelines for the Land Use Act to chart a new path of effective land administration in the country.

9. Last week I met with the leadership of the Presidential Technical Committee on Land Reforms, Prof. Peter O. Adeniyi, where I committed to incorporating the comprehensive work, they have done over 14-years in our land reform strategy. As the renowned land reform scholar said, experience shows that a nation can never develop if it does not conduct land reform. This will be done under the Renewed Hope Action Plan for Housing.

10. The second is the nationwide adoption of the Model Mortgage Foreclosure Law. The Model Mortgage Foreclosure Law (MMFL) provides contemporary provisions on the creation, registration, and enforcement of mortgages, along with remedies like foreclosure and the enforcement of mortgages on real properties and related purposes in Nigeria.

11. As of date, the Model Mortgage Foreclosure Law (MMFL) has been passed in only four (4) states, including Lagos, Kaduna, Ekiti, and Nasarawa States. We aim to drive its passage in all the states of the federation as part of our efforts to ensure that investments in the housing and mortgage sector are protected.

12. Under the Renewed Hope Agenda of His Excellency, we are also particular about boosting local manufacturing of building materials. Nigeria’s shortfall in the supply of quality housing stock presents a good opportunity for investors. To drive this, we aim to create an enabling environment for private sector players to produce building materials locally to lower cost, create jobs, grow the local economy, and ultimately ensure inclusive growth. To do this we are planning to establish six (6) manufacturing hubs – one in each of the six (6) geo-political zones in the country. The hubs will be provided with relevant facilities, including access roads, electricity, fit for purpose housing and relevant linkages for manufacturers to site their firms and operate. We are also proposing relevant incentives that will make it more profitable and rewarding for the private sector to manufacture building materials locally.

13. Personally, I do not worry much about the challenges that we have in our country today and I encourage each one of us, especially our diaspora, to have that mindset. These challenges represent opportunities for us to make a difference and chart a more progressive path forward. And I think that is the essence of this Summit.

14. The good news is that we now have a President who is a visionary, a problem solver, a game changer with the political will to get the right thing done. And as a Ministry, we are willing to support Diaspora initiatives in the housing and urban development space as well as encourage partnerships with the Diaspora towards making a change in the housing and urban development narrative of our dear country.

15. It is important for me state that when we think about the Diaspora, we are not only thinking of them as sources of finance to develop our country, but we also see them as Nigerians, who though abroad, are desirous of owning homes in Nigeria.

16. It is in line with this thinking, that when I was the Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN), I developed the Diaspora Housing Mortgage Loan in collaboration with the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM).

17. The Diaspora Housing Mortgage Scheme is designed to enable Nigerians living overseas participate in the National Housing Fund (NHF) Scheme so they can access up to N50million to own their homes in Nigeria. Participants can access the loan via a National Housing Fund (NHF) loan, Rent-to-Own or the Individual Construction loan window. The terms are affordable and best market rates. This includes a single-digit interest rate of 9%, and a payback period of up to 10 years.

18. As part of the initiative, the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria will facilitate the construction of affordable housing units in major cities that meets the specifications of Nigerians in Diaspora.

19. I want to say that the FMBN is not the only agency under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development that is delving into catering to the housing needs of the Diaspora. The Federal Housing Authority (FHA)is also involved as part of the Ministry’s sector wide effort to cater to the Diaspora. They have undertaken to develop the Diaspora City Project under a Public Private Partnership comprising the FHA, The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and the private sector. The Project is situated in Maitama 2, with over 675 hectares of land. The FCT administration has committed to opening the road and providing the relevant infrastructure. The Diaspora City project is designed to have bungalows, semi-and detached duplexes, and mansions to reflect its inclusive essence.

20. Our overall goal is to ensure that as our brothers and sisters’ sojourn abroad, they also have a decent shelter over here in Nigeria to call their home.

21. So, today, I want to say that I am excited to be the Minister of Housing and Urban Development to launch the Diaspora Mortgage Scheme, which I initiated as the MD/CE of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria on this auspicious occasion. Indeed, I consider it a positive twist of fate and I want to use this opportunity to urge Nigerians in the diaspora to seize the opportunity the Scheme affords them to actualize their dreams of owning affordable homes in Nigeria.

22. I am aware that the Mortgage scheme is set to be formally launched in the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States soon, and it is my hope that the diaspora community would take full advantage of this opportunity and massively subscribe to reap its short and long-term benefits.

23. As I conclude my speech, I would like to assure you of the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development’s commitment to sustaining the necessary collaborations, partnerships, and engagements with all relevant Stakeholders in the Housing and Urban Development sector, as we all work together towards ensuring the success of the Diaspora Housing Mortgage scheme, providing affordable housing, and ensuring sustainable urban development for Nigerians.

24. Thank you for your attention and may God bless Nigeria.

Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa
Honourable Minister of Housing of Urban Development
14th November 2023

Federal Ministry Of Housing And Urban Development Commences Collaboration With Nation...

Sep

2023

Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development Commences Collaboration with National Population Commission (NPC) to Establish Credible Housing Data

The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has initiated a landmark collaboration with the National Population Commission (NPC) to address one of Nigeria's most critical data challenges: accurately assessing the extent of the housing deficit in the country.

In a meeting held on Monday, September 11, 2023, the Honorable Minister for Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, welcomed a delegation from the National Population Commission, led by Chairman Hon. Nasir Isa Kwarra, to formalize this groundbreaking partnership.

For years, Nigeria has struggled with conflicting and unverified figures regarding its housing deficit, with estimates ranging from 17 million to 28 million. These discrepancies have not only been a source of embarrassment but also an obstacle to effective policymaking and strategic planning.

Arc. Dangiwa emphasized the need for accurate, credible, verifiable, and scientifically sound data on the housing deficit and the living conditions of homes across Nigeria. Such data, he said, is essential to develop effective strategies to tackle the housing shortage and ensure that every Nigerian has access to safe and affordable housing.

The collaboration with the National Population Commission, particularly in the context of the upcoming national census, represents a pivotal step in this effort. The census provides a unique opportunity to gather precise and comprehensive data on the housing needs of Nigeria's population.

The term "housing deficit" refers to the inadequacy in the supply of affordable and suitable housing units to meet the needs of the population, reflecting the gap between housing demand and available, safe, and affordable housing stock.

Minister Dangiwa emphasized that the initiative goes beyond mere numbers; it is about improving the quality of life for Nigerians. Adequate housing and proper living conditions are fundamental human rights that contribute to social stability and economic development.

The collaboration with the National Population Commission will involve the design and implementation of survey instruments tailored to address housing-related questions. By working together, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development and the NPC aim to establish accurate and credible data on the housing deficit, providing a solid foundation for housing policy design and planning.

The Minister extended his appreciation to Chairman Hon. Nasir Isa Kwarra for his dedication to this cause and expressed anticipation for productive discussions and collaboration in the coming months.

Umahi To Collaborate With South-East Governors In Road Infrastructural Development Of...

Sep

2023

Umahi To Collaborate with South-East Governors in Road Infrastructural Development of The Region.

The Honourable Minister of Works, Senator Nweze David Umahi has expressed optimism that collaboration with the South-East Governors will transform the region’s road infrastructural development, thereby bringing an end to the perennial issue of failed roads and none motorable roads in the region.

Umahi made this statement when he paid a courtesy visit to the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti and his counterpart, the Governor of Enugu State, Barr. Peter Ndubuisi Mba respectively during his ongoing inspection tours of Federal Road projects in the region.

The Minister at each visit listed and narrated all the federal road projects in the state and pleaded for collaboration and synergy to getting the work done which he says will bring development and boost socio-economic and commercial activates in the region.

“We have 11 federal road projects ongoing in Abia state and up to ten in Enugu state and all of them are going on well, some are on Tax credit Scheme, while others on MTN sponsorship, some others on Sukuk, they all have funding and the ones on budget we will do something about it to make sure the roads are put in use for our people, get us informed if you notice anything wrong and I suggest the appointment of an SSA on federal roads, this will help to get you informed well on any issue that may delay work” He said.

Umahi took time to explain to them FG's new proposal on what it calls Brown Field and Green Field Projects which he noted will bring to an end the issues of dragging for refund on money spent by state government in constructing federal roads in their states, this is rather an easy agreement and transparency incorporated.

“You can do federal roads if you want but no refund for now from federal government because there is no money, but I suggest you key in into what we call Green field or Brown Field Road Projects. You construct a new road you toll it get your money and we start to share the profit, or you take up a constructed road, to maintain it, you toll get your money and we share the profit, we can talk more on it” he said.

The Minister introduced the use of concrete pavement technology as a better option on road construction in the region considering the soil texture of the region, more so that it’s cheaper, safer and it lasts longer than asphalt without maintenance for a longer time.

“It is safer doing it on concrete and it’s cheaper, Asphalt is good, but it will not last long. I believe strongly that if we start using it in the region it will help us because water does not disturb it rather it makes it stronger without much maintenance but it's durable having stayed for long” he said.

He pledged his support for states in delivering the dividend of democracy to the citizens and the nation at large saying the federal government came prepared and determined to ensure that a significant milestone is achieved in providing good road network across the nation.

He directed the Federal Controllers of Works in the States to always be in close contact with Governors and must brief them on any project to be executed in the state and also to speak up freely if there is any challenge that needs state attention.

Also, to check insecurity on the highways, the Minister encouraged the Governors to clear roadsides at least up to fifty (50) meters inside which he said will give a clear vision and feasibility in case of any emergency and can also be used for agricultural crops that doesn’t grow tall.

Responding, the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti welcomed the Minister for his visit which he said came right in time as the new government prepares to embark on some road projects in the state and promise to key into rigid pavement technology.

He congratulated him on his appointment describing it as a well-deserved appointment considering his antecedents in infrastructural development in Ebonyi State and urged him to replicate same in the South-East and the Nation at large, for the benefit of all.

Responding the Governor of Enugu State, Barr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah warmly received the Minister and commended his immediate response to visiting federal road projects in different states across the Nation describing it as desirable.

The Governor thanked him for his innovation on the use of concrete pavement which he affirmed was a good idea that is worth keying into and that he too shall introduce and use it as well.

FG Orders The Completion Of Carriage Ways Before Working On Spurs......

Sep

2023

FG Orders the Completion of Carriage Ways Before Working on Spurs...

The Honourable Minister of Works, Senator Nweze David Umahi has directed the contractors working on Federal roads in the South East Region to concentrate on the completion of carriageways first before working on the spurs to ensure the speedy completion of the project for use.

He made the declaration at the inspection of the construction of the Enugu – Onitsha Expressway in Enugu and Anambra States by MTN Nigeria Communication Plc, The Rehabilitation of Old Enugu – Onitsha Road (Opi Junction – Ukehe – Okpatu – Awhum, Abor –Udi – Oji to Anambra border and many other road construction projects at the ongoing inspection tours of all the federal roads project going on in the region.

The Minister ordered that the remaining portion of the roads still under construction be done using concrete pavement as he noticed that some of the road shoulders are already cracking because the quality of bitumen in use is of low quality and adulterated.

“I will allow the portions already laid with asphalt but the failing road shoulder should be replaced with concrete carriage, I know what I am saying, the quality of bitumen in this country is low and adulterated. We will not give up the fight till we get to the level where after construction, the road stays for 30 – 50 years before we talk of maintenance” he said.

Umahi maintained that the use of concrete technology in road construction is cheaper, safer and reduces the longer time contractors have to stay on site trying to patch failed portions after the project completion, and that with the use of concrete pavement, no one goes back to check if the road is failing or not because road failure when concrete is in use is laughable.

“It is safer doing it on concrete and cheaper, I believe strongly that when a project is so expensive it keeps the contractor a longer time on site because he will keep delaying to get all his payment meanwhile there is no money to pay him so he keeps staying on site doing nothing.

The Minister directed all contractors that have left their site because of payment to quickly and immediately move back to site or he will terminate the contract noting that the monies released already to the contractors from what he was told is supposed to complete the carriageways before requesting for additional money.

“I am optimistic that the money available will complete the work, come with your bill of quantity so we review it and give you proper directive, move back to site immediately to continue your work within 7 days or I terminate the contractor, you cannot say we are owing you and because of that you stop work” He said”.

Umahi promised the contractors that availability of fund is not going to be a challenge when they do their own part. He added that he will be meeting with the funding partners and the one being financed through appropriation, all will be given attention.

“You said there is no money to complete the project, it is my duty to chase the debt, it is yours to go back to site. I guarantee that the money will be paid, I will meet with the financers and we will do what we are supposed to do”.

The Minister demanded that the Director Highways South East, Engr. Bede Obioha brings up the entire project for review to see how they will put ideas together to ensure that all the outstanding projects be completed and be open for usage.

During his briefing, the Operations Manager, Niger Cat Construction Company Ltd. Engr. Fadi Mosaad welcomed the Minister and commended the Minister’s directives on the use of concrete pavement saying it’s going to help considering the soil texture and the terrain of the zone.

The projects visited are: Rehabilitation of old Enugu – Port Harcourt Road (Agbogugu – Abia Border spur to Mmaku, Rehabilitation of Oji – Achi – mmaku – Awgu – Ndeabgor Road section 1 in Enugu State, Construction of Ugwueme – Nenwenta – Mkwe – Ezere – Awunta – Obeagu – Mgbidi Nmaku Road in Enugu State, construction of Enugu – Onitsha Expressway in Enugu and Anambra States, The Rehabilitation of Old Enugu – Onitsha Road (Opi Junction – Ukehe – Okpatu – Awhum, Abor –Udi – Oji to Anambra.

Works Minister Tasks Contract Management Team For More Effort At Implementation Stage...

Sep

2023

Works Minister Tasks Contract Management Team for More Effort at Implementation Stage.

The Hon. Minister of Works Engr. David Nweze Umahi CON, has tasked the Contract Management Team (CMT) for the Value-Added Concession (VAC) Category of the Highways Development & Management Initiative (HDMI) to work hard and double their effort at this critical stage of Contract Implementation.

He made this remark while inaugurating the CMT at the Federal Ministry of Works Headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday.

The Minister said “I understand that it has been three (3) years of hard work by the Project Delivery Team (PDT) members of the Highways Development & Management Initiative (HDMI), most of whom are now being transmuted as members of the Contract Management Team (CMT). We expect that the same hard work you brought to bear on the Contract Preparatory Stages would be doubled at this critical stage of Contract Implementation.”

Umahi, similarly said “the idea of including Senior Executive Management representation from each Concessionaire on the CMT is to ensure seamless workings and interactions. I, therefore, I wish to advise the Concessionaires to accord the CMT, which they are already a part of the maximum cooperation that is needed. As we are aware, the Value for Money (VFM) generated through PPPs depends on the quality of the private partner and the government’s contract management systems and teams”.

The Hon. Minister concluded “To the Government side, please, accord this assignment the utmost attention it deserves and not be in the erroneous belief that these concessions (contract) will be self-regulating and self-reporting. Your terms of reference (TOR) will nonetheless be explained to you in due course, and it will be tied to the task of liaising with the Concessionaire on matters relating to the management of the Contract. You are therefore required to be proactive and guide these contracts to Financial Close and Project Implementation, accordingly. “

The Permanent Secretary of Works Ministry Mr. Mahmuda Mamman in his opening remarks said, “The HDMI was created by the Ministry to manage and develop the federal road networks, with the aim of attracting sustainable investment and funding in the development of road infrastructure and maximization of the use of assets along the right of way (ROW).”

He said “the Initiative is expected to amongst others, bring order, accountability, and profitable entrepreneurship to the operations, management, and maintenance of Federal Highways. The following Twelve (12) roads were initially planned for concession under the first phase of the Initiative, namely: Benin – Asaba; Abuja– Lokoja; Kano – Katsina; Onitsha – Owerri – Aba; Shagamu –Benin; Abuja -Keffi –Akwanga; Kano – Maiduguri; Lokoja – Benin; Enugu-Port Harcourt; Ilorin-Jebba; Lagos-Abeokuta; and Lagos-Badagry. However, only Nine (9) of the roads attained Commercial Close.”

The Head of Public Private Partnership (PPP), Mrs Abimbola Asein Federal Ministry of Works rolled out the names of the membership of the HDMI Contract Management Team which include some departments in Works Ministry and Federal Ministry of Justice, Federal Ministry of Environment, Federal Road Maintenance Agency, Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission, Bureau of Public Enterprise, Debt Management Office and Ministry of Finance.

Director Transport Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) Mohammed Aliyu Bamali who spoke on behalf of Director General, ICRC said “FG and the Commission considered it expedient for Ministry of Works to set up CMT to serve as the main oversight on the implementation of HDMI projects”.

He said “CMT is to carry out the following jobs : efficient management of contract ; that parties strictly keep to the terms and conditions of contract in fulfillment of the financial obligation, project specification and provisions of relevant documents e.g performance bond, insurance and tax etc ;To collate and analyse report of concessionaire as well as conduct periodic visits to the project sites ; address the various needs and expectations of all stakeholders in executing the projects; establish effective communication channels that are active and collaborative; Communicate project deliverables to stakeholders and to ensure timely resolution of projects challenges to avoid dispute that will affect project implementation of the contract.

The Concessionaires appreciated members of the HDMI Committee for a job well done and appreciated the resolution, they said “if they had not done their work things wouldn’t have been the way they are for the benefit of Nigerians”.

The Ongoing Rehabilitation Of Ozalla - Akpugo - Amagunze - Ihuokpara - Nkomoro - Isu ...

Sep

2023

The Ongoing Rehabilitation of Ozalla - Akpugo - Amagunze - Ihuokpara - Nkomoro - Isu - Onicha (Enugu - Onitsha) With A Spur to Onunwere in Enugu State Is Commendable - Umahi

Minister of Works Engr. Dave Umahi has commended the ongoing rehabilitation of Ozalla - Akpugo -Amagunze - Ihuokpara - Nkomoro - Isu - Onitsha (Enugu - Onitsha) with a spur to Onunwere, Enugu State, by Arab contractors Nigeria Limited.

The Minister made the commendation while on inspection tour of the road on Tuesday September 5, 2023.

He pointed out some faults on the road to be as a result of using bad asphalt which led to the failure of the road, so the contractor has been directed to go back, redesign 1.6 kilometer and ensure the needed attention on rigid pavement on the right-hand side.

While addressing Pressmen, Umahi, attributed the major problem to be funding. In his words, "but I will acknowledge that our major problem is the issue of funding, there is no way any annual budget can fund it with Sukuk, it's difficult. So, we have to work out issues and see how we can source for the money". He added.

In his address, Director Highways in charge of the South East, Engr. Bide Obioha shed more light on the contract work.

Dangiwa Reiterates Commitment To Land Use Reforms And Adequate Housing Data...

Sep

2023

Dangiwa Reiterates Commitment to Land Use Reforms and Adequate Housing Data

The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has pledged his commitment to working with stakeholders and the National Assembly to ensure that the country's Land Use Act is comprehensively reviewed and amended. This initiative aims to update the laws guiding housing, access to land, compensation, resettlement, and other land-related matters in line with current realities. The Minister gave this assurance during a meeting with a World Bank delegation at the ministry's headquarters in Abuja on Monday, 4th September 2023.

Arc. Dangiwa observed that key provisions of the Act, including those related to compensation, are obsolete and lack relevance in guiding land-related matters in today's Nigeria. "I have already issued a directive to the Directors of the Department of Land and the Department of Urban and Regional Planning to develop a robust framework for engaging the National Assembly and stakeholders in reviewing the Land Use Act."

While addressing the issue of the housing deficit, the Minister emphasized the importance of instituting a sustainable framework that generates credible, reliable, and scientific data to guide policy formulation. He stated that he has already moved beyond simply discussing the problem to taking action by engaging the National Population Commission to leverage the forthcoming population census to obtain baseline scientific data about the state of housing conditions in Nigeria.

The visit by the World Bank team aimed to brief the new ministers on the existing collaboration between the World Bank and the ministry, ongoing projects and programs in the housing, land, urban development, and mortgage finance sectors, as well as discuss avenues for further collaborations.

The leader of the delegation, Michael Ilesanmi, noted that discussions with the ministry on land acquisition, resettlement, and compensation began in 2014, with a deepening of these discussions in 2022.

"Land remains a significant issue in the sector. The Land Use Act faces various challenges, and while realities have changed since its enactment in 1978, not much has changed with the Act. I believe there are opportunities to revise the Act to make it more relevant today," he said. He added that the issues surrounding acquisition, resettlement, and compensation are hindering development.

The World Bank team also expressed concern about the inadequate processes and standards used in determining replacement costs and compensation rates, which further exacerbate the challenges in land development. "You can obtain the legal license, but without the social license, you cannot operate effectively," said Ilesanmi.

While the World Bank offered its commitment to provide technical and knowledge assistance to the ministry when called upon, it called for a systematic approach to dealing with the numerous challenges in the land and housing sector.

The minister further assured the team that his leadership is determined to address all the challenges confronting the sector, as well as looking into the foreclosure law, which is essential for the growth of the mortgage industry. He also noted that the ministry will collaborate with relevant agencies in the area of policy development to ensure urban planning receives adequate attention, adding that the retreat for state officials of urban planning scheduled to take place in October 2023 will be one way to discuss strategies to tackle the challenge of unplanned cities.

Highway Inspection: Umahi Meets With Ogun And Oyo State Governors...

Sep

2023

Highway Inspection: Umahi Meets with Ogun and Oyo State Governors

.....Lagos – Abuja to take four hours journey through supersonic highways –Works Minister

.....You have demonstrated capacity and experience for promising immediate approval for state governments to fix Federal roads – Ogun State Governor to Umahi

.....Oyo – Iseyin road to be commissioned in September – Makinde

Minister of Works Engr David Nweze Umahi CON, confirmed “Let me announce to you that Lagos proposed 4th Mainland Bridge Supersonic Highway will take four hours to drive from Lagos to Abuja , he said "we had a presentation on it yesterday with the consultant , and it's going to be on Public Private Partnership (PPP) , driving from Lagos to Abuja will take 4hrs , we are concluding on it within one or two months and work will start’" he made this remarks during his meeting with the Ogun State Governor, Princ Dapo Abiodun in his Office in Abeokuta , the Ogun State capital.

Umahi informed the Governor “ We have a programme called Highway Development Management Initiative ( HDMI) and it allows states and other Private Investors to engage with the FG either to take over a fully constructed road to toll and maintain it in partnership with Federal Government or take a brand new road and reconstruct it and toll it, under laid down agreement, l am very much open to that, we also bring some roads architecture into this kind of arrangement; solar lights where we can fix CCTV to monitor our roads and increase visibility, this will largely reduce insecurity and also create service stations, we can monitor security at these service stations, we have mini clinics , toll vans at this stations just as we see outside the country.”

The Minister said “it is better to break the law and save the life of Nigerians “. He told the Governor that any state government that wants to do PPP with Federal Government has his approval already.

“Your Excellency, I am here for you I pledge to my country and to you to align with your heartbeat with the welfare of your people, road is everything when you have good road, insecurity is reduced, economy will boom, trade will thrive, education will thrive road is one infrastructure that will touch every sector of our economy. Mr President is very committed to fixing our road that will last 50years” Umahi said.

The Honourable Minister explained that when people are suffering, they don’t talk about who owns the road, fixing the road is what they are interested in and that was what Ogun, Lagos and Oyo State Governments were doing,” anyone that is complaining that he cannot fix Nigeria road is playing politics”.

While holding similar meeting with His Excellency the Executive Governor of Oyo State Engr Seyi Makinde in his office in Ibadan, the Hon. Minister of Works commended Oyo government for working on Federal Roads “You have done quite a number of roads and you were not waiting that you must have all approval before you do it, if we are waiting for due process of refund for working on FG roads, our people will be the ones to suffer. We are excited with Governor Seyi Makinde, we as a government have also done a number of roads” Umahi said.

His Excellency, the Governor of Ogun State Prince Dapo Abiodun, in his reaction told the Minister” I thank you for the remarks you made about how we have been very indiscriminate in working on roads weather they are Federal or State roads, when our citizens are suffering on the road, they don’t ask who owns the road.”

‘I thank you for saying you will give approval to any State Government that wants to fix Nigerian roads, that has demonstrated your capacity and understanding” the Governor said.

During the Minister of Works meeting with the Oyo State Governor, he said “For us If a road is important to our economy we just go ahead and fix it, an example is the road between Oyo and Iseyin, the road passes through our major Agric business hub and for Agro processors in the area, they need good roads to evacuate their products".

FG asked us to follow the Federal standard in building the road which we did, the project is about 34km and shall be commissioned September 15, 2023.

Top Management Staff of the Ministry of Works and State dignitaries were present at both meetings.

Works Minister’s Road Inspection - Section 1 Of Lagos - Ibadan Expressway Ready...

Aug

2023

Works Minister’s Road Inspection - Section 1 of Lagos - Ibadan Expressway Ready Soon- Engr. Umahi.

Minister of Works, David Nweze Umahi is excited as he inspected the 98% completion of Section 1 of the crucial Lagos - Ibadan expressway in Lagos today.

He said " we are excited with the speed of work, the problem of interchange in Ogun State will be resolved so that we can finish with the issue of compensation".

While speaking with the contractor he said “In our subsequent work, we shall work on concrete road, and if you have any problem let us know so that we can support you".

Director South West Engr. Adedamola Kuti, earlier said " the main carriage way of section 1 Lagos Ibadan expressway will be completed in September while the Lagos in-bound is completed.

The West Region Manager of Julius Berger Thomas Christol in charge of the contraction of Section 1, said " the last kilometre shall be completed next week ".

At the construction of Eleko - Dangote Refinery concrete pavement road by Dangote Company under the Tax Credit Scheme, the service lane being proposed would be taken to Federal Executive Council for approval.

Umahi said “Solar Light should be incorporated and has to be tolled ".

He said by tolling the road and handing it over to private sector to manage, the lighting and security will be managed from the revenue from tolling alongside the maintenance of the road thereby generating revenue.

In his words “this initiative is good and will add positively to our economy, Mr. President is committed to this facility.

Dangiwa Assumes Office, Pledges Bold Vision For Affordable Housing And Urban Developm...

Aug

2023

Dangiwa Assumes Office, Pledges Bold Vision for Affordable Housing and Urban Development

On Monday, August 21, 2023, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa officially assumed office as the Minister for Housing and Urban Development, pledging to realize President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s bold vision for housing and urban renewal.

Addressing top ministry officials, heads of agencies, and staff, Arc. Dangiwa underscored the important role of the Ministry in ensuring all Nigerian have access to decent, quality, and affordable housing while fostering livable communities.

To execute this mandate effectively, the Minister said he will prioritize creating an enabling environment to encourage increased private sector participation and investment, along with the formulation of policies that empower agencies supervised by the ministry to optimize their performance according to their designated functions.

"I believe that the responsibility of this Ministry is to create an enabling environment and formulate policies that empower agencies under its supervision to perform their functions optimally. This will be a central focus of my leadership, and I urge you all to work in alignment with this vision," he declared.

Acknowledging the challenges arising from rapid population growth and increasing housing demands, Arc. Dangiwa pledged to seize these challenges as opportunities for growth and progress. He committed to championing strategic housing reforms to dismantle barriers hindering housing and urban development.

Notably, he disclosed plans to work closely with the National Assembly to review relevant laws to streamline land and housing administration and increase investments in the housing sector.

He also said he will prioritize the N500 billion recapitalization of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN), to enable the bank offer more affordable mortgage loans and foster homeownership.

The minister also revealed plans to accelerate the reform of the FMBN and the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) so they can have the necessary capacity, and the technological edge to deliver world class services to Nigerians.

He additionally pledged to embrace innovative financing solutions for housing construction and to collaborate with relevant institutions to secure funding for large-scale affordable housing projects nationwide.

The minister said he unveil a comprehensive Strategic Housing and Urban Development Blueprint in the coming days. This blueprint is expected to outline detailed priorities, initiatives, reforms, and plans to reshape the nation's housing landscape.

"Think Outside The Box For Solutions To Housing Problems" - Dangiwa Charges Heads Of ...

Aug

2023

"Think Outside the Box for Solutions to Housing Problems" - Dangiwa Charges Heads of Housing and Urban Development

The Minister for Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has directed the Heads of Departments within the Ministry to think outside the box and come up with innovative measures and ideas that will help the Ministry achieve its mandate of providing affordable housing, increasing access to land, and ensuring the sustainable development of urban and rural areas and communities nationwide.

Arc. Dangiwa issued this directive on the first day of receiving Detailed Briefings from the Principal Officers of the Ministry. This is part of a broad range of reform actions that he plans to take to ensure that the Ministry is properly re-aligned along the path of enhanced efficiency to enable perform its functions optimally towards delivering greater impact as stated in its mandate.

This includes ensuring that the Ministry, which is mostly staffed by professional Architects and Town Planners, take the lead in researching and developing housing designs that are, in reality, actually affordable, acceptable, and accessible to Nigerians, particularly low and medium-income earners, who constitute over 80% of the Nigerian population. He emphasized that all professionals within the Ministry must take their roles seriously and contribute their quota towards achieving this objective.

“As a Ministry staffed mostly with professional Architects, we must use our knowledge and expertise to produce innovative housing designs that are affordable and livable. We must prioritize the 80% of Nigerians that are within the low to medium income segment. They too are Nigerians and deserve to live in decent, safe, and quality homes” he stated.

To achieve this, the Minister immediately set up a Committee on Affordable Housing Design and tasked its members to develop a minimum of three different housing concepts that an average Nigerian can afford. He directed that the conceptual designs should be organic. This means a family can start with a one bedroom and as their incomes increase expand that same house to a two bedroom or three bedrooms over time on the same parcel of land by attaching one or two walls as the case may be.

Arc. Dangiwa further clarified that an affordable house that is reasonable priced and within the financial means of individuals and families with lower incomes. He said that such a house should not cost more than 30% of a household's income. This includes rent or mortgage payments, as well as utilities and maintenance costs. This puts the preferred cost of a house that an average Nigerian can afford at within the range of N4 to N7million.

The Honorable Minister also assigned the Urban and Regional Planning Directorate the task of collaborating with the National Assembly to formulate an actionable framework for initiating the review of the Land Use Act of 1978 as it is crucial for facilitating affordable housing delivery. The Minister noted that the Land Use Act contains outdated provisions and no longer fully serves its original purpose due to the passage of time.

All directives have been provided with specific timelines to ensure effective and efficient implementation.

Better Days Ahead In Infrastructural Development - Sen. David Nweze Umahi....

Aug

2023

Better Days Ahead in Infrastructural Development - Sen. David Nweze Umahi.

The Honourable Minister of Works, Engr David Nweze Umahi (FNSE, CON) has assured road users that his tenure as the Minister of Works will ensure that the roads are put in proper conditions for all Nigerian.

The Minister stated this in his address at a reception in his honor by the Ebonyi State Government in Abuja.

He thanked President Ahmed Bola Tinubu for finding him worthy of the appointment. "Let me thank Mr. President so much, I also ask the people of the South East to thank him, Mr. President has shown us love, Mr. President has shown us inclusiveness, Mr. President has challenged us", he said.

The Minister pledged that Nigerians will witness vigour, diligence and commitment to road Infrastructural development under his watch. He added that any road constructed under his leadership will stay for more than six years without need of maintenance.

Umahi appreciated Ebonyi State Governor for organizing such an event in his honor.

Senate President, His Excellency, Godswill O. Akpabio, CON who was represented by the Deputy Senate President Sen. Barau Jibril, eulogized the Minister and expressed confidence that he will make a remarkable achievement in his Ministry.

In his goodwill message, His Excellency, Nwifuru Francis Ogbonna the Ebonyi State Governor, thanked the President for appointing an Ebonyi son to oversee the Ministry of Works while congratulating the Minister and the people of Ebonyi State for the opportunity.

"My profound appreciation goes to Ahmed Bola Tinubu for assigning our own to chair the affairs of the Ministry of Works", he said.

The Governor assured the President on behalf of the government and people of Ebonyi that the choice of Umahi is one of the best as he will deliver and give Nigerians the best haven like he changed the face of Ebonyi state.

Speaking earlier, Imo State Governor Sen. Hope Uzodimma thanked God Almighty for the gift given to the South East and urged the Minister to replicate in the Works Ministry the good work he did in his state while he served as the Governor and even do more for Nigeria.

Sen. Umahi served as Senator representing Ebonyi South Senatorial District in the 10th Assembly in 2023, and as a Governor of Ebonyi State from 2015-2023, and Deputy Governor from 2011-2015. He is a certified Engineer.

Other dignitaries at the occasion included: Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State, Chief Bisi Akande, the immediate past Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr. Boss Mustapha, some former Governors, representative of the Permanent Secretary, Engr Folorunsho Esan and Directors of the Ministry.

Dangiwa Advocates Rapid Implementation Of Housing Reforms By State Governments...

Sep

2023

Dangiwa Advocates Rapid Implementation of Housing Reforms by State Governments

The Minister said this during a courtesy visit by the Executive Governor of Katsina State, Mal. Dikko Umaru Radda Phd, on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at the Ministry’s Headquarters in Abuja.

Earlier in his remarks, the Katsina State Governor, Mal. Dikko, described Dangiwa, as a thorough professional deeply committed to nation-building.

Minister Of Works, State Governments In Joint Inspection Of Edo And Delta Federal Roa...

Sep

2023

Minister of Works, State Governments in Joint Inspection of Edo and Delta Federal Roads.

....."I have just directed that every project must have a COREN registered engineer”- Umahi.

.....Community Group, Driver express hope of having a good road soon.

The Honourable Minister of Works H.E. Sen (Engr) David Nweze Umahi, the Deputy Governor of Delta State, Chief (Sir) Monday John Onyeme and the Commissioner for Roads and Bridges in Edo State Osazemen Ethan Uzamere with some stakeholders toured some ongoing road construction works in Edo and Delta States respectively on Monday.

During the joint inspection, Levant Construction Company that is handling some of the Federal Government Road projects linking Edo and Delta States in Benin were directed by the Minister of Works to do the maintenance work of the construction of Benin – Sapele road at night and that work should start immediately, while the bad spots should be made motorable within 30days.

Umahi said “we have directed them to immediately maintain the road , we are redesigning the road irrespective of the fact that they have gotten advance payment , we are redesigning the road on concrete , We have agreed with the commissioner of Works and Bridges in Edo State that the drains should be opened so that the water can go out in order for the contractor to maintain the road, I am giving the contractor 7days to come up with the new design so that we all look at it together”.

The Minister said “ I have looked at the road projects from Abuja to Benin City , the intention of the past administration all the way from Abuja to Benin City , very wonderful intention I commend the initiative but Nigerians do not have value for all money spent on the roads, I was on the road for 14hours with all the securities attached to me and if I could be on the road for 14hours imagine what ordinary Nigerians are passing through without security , this is not acceptable ".

"Unless we change our procurement process, this country cannot move forward. I am very happy that Mr President is a man of infrastructure, he is a man that knows how every aspect of this country will be reset, I am very happy about that, and I will do everything within my power to support him” Umahi told the states stakeholders.

He said , “On the side of the contractors there are no good intentions , they don’t have enough personnel that are qualified , I have just directed that every project must have a Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN )registered engineer to be the project manager for all contracts for every company on the road and the person must not have less than 15years on road construction and I have also directed that we shall no more do surface dressing on our road shoulders , I have directed that all projects must stop and be redesigned on concrete , the truth is that non of these roads that are built from Abuja to Benin will last more than 5years and that is very unfortunate , roads are failing because most of the contractors don’t do what is called penetration test , we also have adulterated bitumen , the bitumen imported into this country are adulterated , they should go to Ondo and Ogun State and develop our abundant bitumen there “.

“We don’t want to put anybody out of business but we must develop our economy, they should employ our engineers; material engineers, geo technical engineers, surveyors, structural engineers and road engineers , every project should not have less than seven professionals supervising it for Ministry of Works, we are going to reset our road construction so that the people can smile again under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu” the Minister reiterated.

The Deputy Governor of Delta State, Chief (Sir) Monday John Onyeme after touring Benin –Sapele –Warri road , Sapele Roundabout , ongoing dualization of Sapele –Ewu road , Sapele – Agbor road and Nigerian Port Authority roads in Delta State with the Minister at a press briefing said to the Minister “ Thank you for coming to see for yourself the importance of caring to do these roads , I do know that you have been tested , we have no fear that you will do it . We assure you of Delta State support and we will give you 100% cooperation”.

Earlier in Benin, a community group known as Sapele Road Bypass Axis Group (SARBAR), through its Association General Secretary Pastor Moses Omo- Osagiede said “We are happy with the visit of the Honourable Minister to Edo State on road inspection and we do hope that the maintenance work will be done quickly”.

Similarly, a bus driver Mr Emmanuel Felix who volunteered to speak on behalf of other drivers who ply Sapele Road Bypass Axis and the Benin –Sapele –Warri Road regularly said, “we hope with the inspection of the road by the Minister and this team, the contractor will do a good job and not their usual fake road works”.

President Tinubu Supports Concrete Road Technology....

Sep

2023

President Tinubu Supports Concrete Road Technology.

...Nigeria to respect right engineering practices - UMAHI

The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi has disclosed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, is interested in concrete road technology, since this is more durable and fairly moderate in cost effectiveness. The Minister also stressed that the time has come for all Contractors working in Nigeria to ensure that they respect strictly the Global Right Best Practices in Engineering that enhances the durability of all construction work, both for roads and bridges with the best quality of materials being used.

The Minister made this statement during a meeting with contractors handling projects in the North East Geo-political Zone of Nigeria.

In his words "I had recently met with contractors handling road dualization projects and my position on the issue is to take one lane and complete it because of paucity of fund, but with the availability of money they could start the second lane. We can manage with one lane instead of not having anything at all,' he said.

Umahi said, presently we have up to N14 Trillion on-going projects against Eighteen Thousand Kilometers, adding that with the Renewed Hope Mantra contractors should not stay on site more than four years.

The Minister frowned at situations where some contracts have been on-going for 20 years, he said it was not good for the contractors, not good for the projects and not good for the client.

"We are introducing CONCRETE ROAD TECHNOLOGY and some of you are not happy about it. Some are saying it is too expensive but we have to try the both and see which is better.

"In any case, any contractor with an on- going project that is not willing to cooperate with us for a redesign with concrete road technology which with fifty years period free of maintenance, we'll demand for performance bond. The situation and time when roads are built on asphalt and within two to three years the project is back to square one is gone," he said.

He highlighted the reasons for road failure which among others include, poor workmanship from contractors, importation of adulterated bitumen into the country and the laying of less than correct thickness of asphalt.

Umahi said, our people were suffering as a result of poor workmanship and all manner of cheating and we have come to solve the perennial problem once and for all.

"We don't witness this kind of construction pattern in developed countries, you came from developed countries so we are going to respect Engineering Best Practices in Nigeria. We will build a road that is going to last," he said.

The Minister however disclosed that subsequent signing of certificate would be based on status certificate.

Umahi was delighted to inform the contractors handling projects in the North East Zone of the country not to bother to report him to Mr. President because he had already reported himself to him on all issues.

The Minister said he is taking instruction directly from Mr. President and he is interested in concrete road technology.

"He has given a tooth to bite and to bite Nigerians into Good Roads so that they can Enjoy. This will be one of the Greatest Legacies of Mr. President and other legacies he is bringing so that the world will know we are not here for business but we are here for an assignment," he said.

DFA Of Works Ministry Has Fully Complied With FG Directive  ...

Sep

2023

DFA of Works Ministry Has Fully Complied with FG Directive

The Director of Finance and Account (DFA) in the Ministry of Works, Yusuf Dahiru Girel has fully complied with government’s directive to proceed on posting to another ministry.

The information going on in the media that former DFA of Works has defiled the Federal Government directive on posting is misleading and baseless.

The posting of staff by the office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) is an internal issue within the Federal Service and no staff has been reported to have refused directive at the Ministry till date.

Members of the public are hereby urged to disregard the information making the round within some sections of the media that there was a drama as to the effect of refusal of posting by any staff within the Ministry.

Umahi Announces Intention Of Works Ministry To Face Dualized Roads...

Sep

2023

Umahi Announces Intention of Works Ministry to Face Dualized Roads

.....We have N431B ready for contractors– Minister of Works

The Honourable Minister of Works Engr David Nweze Umahi has announced the Ministry’s intention to focus on most of the dualized roads across the country. He said, “Why we are here now is to announce our intention to face most of the dualized roads in the country.”

The Minister made these remarks while meeting with all contractors handling road dualization projects and all zonal Directors of the Ministry at the Ministry's Headquarters office in Abuja, today.

“I want to remind you that Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) is funding 50% percent of the contract sum and that funding goes up to 2025, “he said.

Umahi said “we have N431B of money that is ready for contractors to clear but there is no certificate for it , if you are doing a job under Phase 1, make effort to make claims , if your job involves augmentation go back to your Regional Director for understanding before I sign the certificate , any certificate I sign now , I have to take account for it even when I have left office “.

The Minister tasked the contractors to stick to one lane if their job has not gone up to 50% completion; he said he had also come up with Performance Bond meaning that all new projects would be guaranteed for 10years.

He urged all contractors that have built roads that cannot last up to ten years to write to the Ministry to either stop work or rebuild the road to last 10years, the Minister warned contractors that he would not listen to stories of failures on the roads due to overloading, he enjoined all the contractors to cooperate with him on building roads with concrete technology as it was done both in India and Singapore.

Earlier, Engr. Umahi told the contractors and stakeholders to key into the Renewed Hope Agenda of Mr President, he said this Administration has 18,000kilometre of roads and inherited a contract sum of about N14.1 trillion and out of which N4trillion is being paid in all those projects, some of the projects have lasted between 10 to 20years.

The Minister said some contractors have jerked up the contractor sum by hundred percent and that is the reason they are not getting paid.

“We are going back to the original concept of the projects and the necessity of any additional works and also see how we get a fair deal, expecting an endorsement from the Ministry of what is not acceptable to Nigerian Society of Engineers is not possible “The Minister said.

Engr. Umahi also confirmed that “Mr President understands road infrastructure, If I come before him with a contract of N44B reviewed to N144B contract sum, I must be able to provide details of how the cost came about “.

FG To Review All Road Projects With Augmentation - Umahi...

Sep

2023

FG To Review All Road Projects with Augmentation - Umahi

Minister of Works Sen. (Engr). David Nweze Umahi has made it known that he will review all projects having augmentations.

He made this statement while granting an interview with Pressmen during the Inspection tour of the reconstruction of Bende - Ohafia - Arochukwu road section I in Abia State on Thursday September 7, 2023.

The Minister explained why he wants to review the projects, though not as proof, but because he wants to have the knowledge why a project is being reviewed. His words " I have directed that all the regional Directors will work with my team of consultants to review all the projects that are having augmentation. It's not a proof but l want to answer many questions about a project for example project awarded in many number of years for say 2 billion is now ten billion l should be able to answer that. " I seek for knowledge to know why projects are being reviewed, whether it will ever have augmentation, l want to unravel the augmentation even though BPP would have approved it. if I feel the augmentation is not necessary, I will bring down the cost. He added.

Umahi said that the review of the augmentation is to also help him to answer Mr President, the National Assembly, the Nigerian masses and the Press so he will be able to defend what ever augmentation that arises.

While answering questions on whether the success story of his Ebonyi state advocacy on concrete technology being replicated across the country will be supported, he said, that depends on the stability of the road for instance in the Northern part of the country the use of asphalt can be used but not in all situations. " Depending on the stability of the road like in the North we can do asphalt, but that is not to say concrete cannot be used. With asphalt in the Northern part of the country, that will last for ten years, if you use concrete it will last for fifty years".

Engr. Umahi expressed happiness with the pace of work in the areas that the contractor is handling.

Speaking earlier, the contractor, M/S HARTLAND NIG. LTD. explained that the contract was awarded in 2020 with total number of forty-five kilometer and they could only conclude on 4km of the road.

"Fight On Turning To Concrete Is A Continuous One - Umahi...

Sep

2023

"Fight on turning to Concrete is a continuous one - Umahi

Engineer David Umahi, the Minister of Works has said that the fight on turning to the use of Concrete Technology in road construction is a continuous one.

The Minister made this statement while on inspection tour of the Rehabilitation of Outstanding Section of Onitsha - Enugu Expressway under the Road Infrastructure Tax Credit Scheme - Contract no 7629 on September 6, 2023.

In an interview with Journalists, he gave reasons for using this concrete technology to be loaded with a whole lot of benefits, as being durable with a life span of over fifty years (50), and that it can stand for these number of years before it will require maintenance more than bitumen imported into the Country that are more of sub-standard which cannot stand the number of expected years, also it's cheaper to build with much local content sourced materials. In his words " I have looked at the cost of bindal cause, the wearing costs on our roads, it is safer doing it on concrete, it's going to be cheaper, Niger Cat are doing it that's why I directed that the right-hand side of the Enugu - Onitsha Expressway be done on concrete".

He directed that Enugu Section lll - Port-Harcourt expressway by Messrs. CGC Nig Ltd also that the second carriage way be totally done on concrete, "we are safer on concrete in the South East and that's what we are going to be doing" he added.

Umahi frowned at the costing of Ozalla - Isu - Onitsha and additional 3km with bridges to cost fifteen billion naira, he instructed that the work be brought back to be looked at. " I saw the road leading to Ozalla - Isu - Onitsha, I'm very shocked that four bridges and 3km additional road is said to be costing fifteen billion, I believe strongly that there's no other way it will cost us more than three - four billion.

He made it known that contractors should stay aside when budget is too expensive and budgeting process is low because it's unhealthy for the contractor. " What I want to do when a budget is too expensive and budgeting process is very low, the contractors can stay aside like what we are witnessing ten to fifteen years, it's not healthy for the contractor, because he is losing money on equipment and maintaining the work". "Ogbulafor - Okalagun roads because it was awarded in 2010, the whole shoulders are gone".

Earlier, the contractor while explaining the work, said it will be completed by April 2025 and also that there was no problem of funding.

Dangiwa Emerges Chairperson Of Shelter Afrique AGM Bureau, Calls For Increased Capaci...

Sep

2023

Dangiwa Emerges Chairperson of Shelter Afrique AGM Bureau, Calls for Increased Capacity and Benefits to Member Nations

Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc Ahmed Musa Dangiwa has emerged as Chairperson of the 42nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) Bureau of Shelter Afrique, Africa’s largest housing finance institution. This was conveyed to the Minister by the institution’s Board Chairperson Dr Chii Akporji during an online meeting with officials of the institution on Tuesday 5th September 2023.

Dr Akporji noted that Dangiwa, as new AGM Bureau Chairperson, is expected to chair the 2023 AGM Bureau meeting scheduled for October 5 in Algiers. Dangiwa is also expected to kickstart the 2024 edition coming up in Kigali, where he would then hand over to the First Vice Chairman.

Dr Akporji also briefed the Minister on Shelter Afrique’s operations in Nigeria, such as the recent issuance of the local currency bond where the organization raised $100 million in a bid to enhance the housing ecosystem in the country, and as part of a medium-term loan programme to the tune of $250 million. “We also want to solicit the Honourable Minister’s kind intervention on the government of Nigeria to meet up with its outstanding capital subscription of $21 million… Even though it was approved during the previous administration, the funds were not released before the tenure ended”, she said.

The Shelter Afrique team also intimated the Minister on the Statutes Revision Process, which seeks to rework the documentation establishing Shelter Afrique since its inception in 1982. The new Statutes are known as the agreement for the Shelter Afrique Development Plan and is one of the reasons for the extraordinary Annual General Meeting coming up in October. “On this, we would like to seek the Honourable Minister’s firm support for the approval of the agreement document, which is necessary for consolidating the gains made so far in placing Shelter Afrique on a firm growth trajectory”, she added.

Responding, Dangiwa thanked Shelter Afrique for the honour bestowed on him and pledged to ensure a continued firm collaboration between Nigeria and the institution. He further commended the institution for the restructuring being undertaken to transform it from its current state into the Shelter Afrique Development Bank.

“It is my belief that this restructuring will put the institution on the proper pedestal to deliver on its mandate of improving the housing ecosystem across Africa. Despite being the second-largest contributor, Nigeria has not really benefitted from Shelter Afrique, and I think this is the case with many other contributing nations as well. I believe this is the reason for this restructuring, and I’m sure it will help to enhance the bank’s capacity and improve its benefits to member nations,” Dangiwa said.

The Minister added that the institution’s restructuring will also lead to increased financial capacity and expanded mandate, improved risk management, enhanced sustainability, and increased access and opportunities in the capital market. He stated that the vision of the institution is in line with the vision of the Tinubu-led administration, which is to grow the economy and improve the welfare of Nigerians.

“We are a new Administration committed to the transformation and advancement of our country, Nigeria, and by extension the African continent. I therefore assure you of our commitment to deliver on the expectations from Nigeria as we move forward together in the course of championing development in the African continent,” he added.

Shelter Afrique is the only pan-African finance institution that exclusively supports the development of housing and urban development in Africa. The Institution has 44 member countries and two African Finance Multinational Institutions as stakeholders. Rwanda will be taking over from Nigeria as chair of the AGM scheduled for Kigali in 2024 and Algeria in 2025.

Dangiwa Positioning Housing Ministry For Optimal Housing Delivery...

Sep

2023

Dangiwa Positioning Housing Ministry for Optimal Housing Delivery

Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Architect Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, FNIA has said that his ministry is being positioned to function optimally in the delivery of housing to Nigerians.

Arc. Dangiwa spoke when he received members of the Nigeria Institute of Architects (NIA) in his office, Tuesday, September 5, 2023.

" We are positioning the ministry to perform optimally to function as the organ that can provide policy directions to housing sector,” the minister remarked.

He mentioned that most of the housing policies are under review in order to ensure that they are in tandem with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in growing the economy and creating job opportunities for Nigerians.

The minister also noted that reviewing these policies would create enabling environment that could lead to economic growth, adding, that, it would be a catalyst for job creation and lifting Nigerians out of poverty.

On the housing collapse that has become ubiquitous in Nigeria, the minister assured them that the ministry would look into it, noting that, with the collective inputs of the professionals in the built environment and State Commissioners of housing, the ministry will come up with policies on how to curtail the menace.

Speaking earlier, the President of Nigeria Institute of Architects, Arc. Enyi Ben-Eboh, listed areas impeding the practice of architecture in Nigeria which he urged the Minster to look into.

Arc Ben-Eboh mentioned amongst others;

* Regulating the influx of building materials by working with Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) to create a unit that will solely deal on building materials coming into the country;

* Reviewing the National Housing Policy in a way that it would be beneficial to Architects;

* Soliciting for a policy that could be making funding for housing on the " first line of charge';

* The Ministry of Housing to come up with policy to regulate the activities of private developers in Nigeria;

* Appropriate and befitting career placement for Architects in the Ministry to ensure professional development and speedy career progression.

The NIA President also urged the minister to ensure that Architects are critically involved in the National Development Plan (2021-2025) to help the federal government to achieve the mandate of providing 500, 000 - 1 million houses yearly.

The NIA President also expressed his desire to resuscitate the regular meeting of Chief Architects of Nigeria which he said would enable positive practice of Architecture in the country.

Arc. Eboh further proposed the establishment of the Office of Architect General of the Federation to oversee the members and their operation in Nigeria.

South East:  Redesign The Failed Portions With Concrete Pavement - Umahi...

Sep

2023

South East: Redesign the Failed Portions with Concrete Pavement - Umahi

The Honourable Minister of Works, Senator Nweze David Umahi has directed that the failed portions of the Enugu – Port Harcourt Expressway Section III: Enugu – Lokpanta in Enugu State should be redesigned with concrete pavement.

The Minister stated this at the inspection of the road which marks the beginning of his South East Road inspection tour scheduled to take place throughout the week starting from Tuesday 5th September – Saturday 9th September 2023.

Umahi reaffirmed that construction work on the federal roads must be done right to avoid coming back to redo an already completed work, he commented on some portions where the binder wearing has been completed but has now failed.

“We noticed a couple of failures in some completed and uncompleted sections, contractors must go back and amend them, I believe that bad asphalt resulted to the failure and we cannot take that” ‘he said.

The Minister pointed out that some portions of the expressway inspected so far needs urgent and immediate attention and directed the Director in charge of the South East geo-political zone, Engr. Bede Obioha from the Ministry to come up with recommendations for the accomplishment of his directives.

“From Km 0+00 left hand side needed immediate attention up to Ozalla and should be amended on rigid pavement and the entire right-hand side also must be on same rigid pavement, Director Highways south East take note.

Umahi commended the contractor for the work done so far and encouraged them to continue to keep the pace and on the issue of finance, the Ministry will do their best to make sure fund is provided.

Addressing the Minister earlier, the Director Highways South East, Engr. Bede Obioha briefed the Minister on the project and also assured him that all the recommendations sited shall be corrected.

The Contractor, Messrs. CGC Nigeria Limited thanked the Minister for visiting the site and promised to work on the failed portions but revealed that the challenge they have is paucity of fund as well as the rainy season, after which, the failed portions shall be corrected.

Ondo State Hails The Appointment Of Minister Of Works....

Sep

2023

Ondo State Hails the Appointment of Minister of Works.

.....Ooni Of Ife, Senator Iyiola Omisore Discuss Osun Roads with Umahi

The Honourable Minister of Works Engr David Nweze Umahi has explained the reasons of his working visit to the South West and other regions of the country, he said “I have been in Lagos and South West since Monday to evaluate the ongoing projects especially bridges that are so important to Lagos economy, the issue of concrete technology on our roads and review of road contracts, that is why we are going around to see how we can redesign our roads with concrete pavement”.

He made these remarks while meeting with the Deputy Governor of Ondo State Mr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa who received him on behalf of the state. The Minister during his visit also explained how Ondo State can partner with the Federal Government through the Highway Development Initiative (HDMI) in building Federal Government roads in Ondo State.

The Minister said ‘Most Federal roads are connecting one state to the other and when such is cut off the economic viability of such states are in trouble, that is why I am presenting to the Economic Council to allow us to access funds to conclude some of these roads and if we don’t conclude them, it will impact negatively on these states economy.”

The Deputy Governor who spoke on behalf of Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu CON SAN during the meeting in the Governor's office said “Your appointment has not come to us as a surprise, congratulations on your nomination, clearance and inauguration by Mr. President it is a well-deserved appointment , because as a former Governor your antecedent made you the first among the rest and your experience in the terrain of infrastructural development and governance is in no small measure”.

The Deputy Governor said "the zeal at which you have commenced official engagement with your visit to the South West zone has given us excitement that better days are here for real”.

He said the “APC administration in this state has taken a giant stride in infrastructural development by building quality roads in all the Sectorial district of the state”.

Earlier, the Minister after his tour of the dualization of lbadan road (Mayfair Junction)- Lagere-Iremo –Enuwa- Ilesha Bye-Pass in Osun State paid a courtesy visit on the Ooni of Ife Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, (Ọjájá II) CFR with Senator Iyiola Ajani Omisore at the Ooni palace where the Minister explained to them the advantages of building roads with concrete in Osun State.

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Aug

2023

No Concrete Layout, No Contract - Umahi

Minister of Works, Engineer David Umahi has disclosed that there will be no contract award under his watch for any road unless it is with concrete layout.

The Minister made this disclosure during an inspection tour of Oshodi Oworoshoki - Ojota road on Tuesday 29th August, 2023 as part of his tour of some roads in Lagos and states within South West Nigeria.

The Minister who expressed satisfaction with the job done noted that it was about ninety nine percent done except for some finishing touches.

He wondered why some contractors were against the more durable and cost reduction use of Concrete Technology that is the use of cement for road construction despite its advantages over bitumen which is more expensive and less durable, a situation he attributed to the fact that the bitumen produced recently are of lesser quality.

The Minister noted that despite the high number of heavy trucks that ply the road it is still without defects adding that if it was an asphalt road it would have started failing and developing faults.

He challenged contractors who are aversed to the construction of concrete roads to come to Oworoshoki road to see an example of its advantage over asphalt.

At the Apongbon bridge, the Minister lamented that some people were trading and selling chemical under it which resulted in the fire outbreak early in the year thereby causing huge damage to the bridge. He expressed government's determination to rehabilitate it as soon as possible and install solar light.

While at Iponri section of the Eko bridge the Engr. David Umahi called on the Lagos State Government to urge the people using the premises under it to clean the surrounding and make it beautiful and habitable for their use.

At the Porto-Novo Liverpool round- about bridge, the Minister directed the Director, Design and Bridges, Engineer Adesanya Awosanya to send the report on the structural defects on it and other bridges that have similar problems to his office.

FG Reaffirms Commitment To Completing Abuja/Kaduna Road....

Aug

2023

FG Reaffirms Commitment to completing Abuja/Kaduna Road.

The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi (CON) has reassured the people of the North and Nigerians of the commitment of the FG to the completion of the Abuja –Kaduna dual carriageway by 2024.

Umahi disclosed this while speaking to journalists during the inspection of the highway as directed by Mr. President who, according to him, is so passionate about the completion of the road as it will alleviate the suffering and travel time of commuters plying the road.

The Minister added that the road is very important to Mr. President and he is committed to finishing it by 2024, adding that he will match his words with action.

Umahi said, "Mr. President is passionate and concerned about finishing this road and many other Federal roads across the Nation and my inspection as directed is to get first-hand information and examine the challenges involved in the construction of the road and other roads to be visited soon”.

The section 1 of the highway which is 165.5km is part of the 375.4-kilometer Abuja-Kaduna –Zaria-Kano project awarded to Messrs. Julius Berger Nigeria Plc. in 2018 by the previous administration but is yet to be complete like other sections of the road due to insecurity and criminal activities.

The Minister who decried any form of wastage of funds or delay during construction work stressed that there should be a meaningful reason for any change in the approved design of a project to take place.

“Speaking further, he said, "I have observed that there is an issue with the design, I'm directing the Director of Geo-Technics Material and Quality Control of the Ministry of Works, he must come and run figures with me with the project Consultant".

"They have to prove to me that the CPR of the sub upgrade now is more than the CPR of the existing sub grade. I don’t believe in it and if that is not the case there shouldn’t be any need to disturb the existing sub grade, we should actually build our pavement on the existing sub grade. We want to see how we can cut down cost".

Umahi emphasized the need to quicken the approval process of payments for contractors and not make contractors go to site when payments have not been made to them.

“Again, I have asked the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority, (NSIA), to run me figures, let me know how much money they want to give in every month for this project because there is a limit you can push the contractor if you don’t have funding for him".

" If you generate certificate and you cannot pay him, you can’t do more, so we are trying to look at it and if we get the figures, we will be able to insist that the contractor should start this road constructions on a number of sections", he further said.

The Minister who acknowledged the central role of security in the progress of any nation has assured Nigerians that this administration will do everything within available means to provide security for lives and properties on the roads.

He promised that efforts will be made to provide solar light on the completed sections of the road for the safety of road users and its environs if the contingency funds are available.

The Minister encouraged the use of concrete road pavement as an alternative to the use of asphalt in road construction describing it as durable and cheaper.

He urged citizens to take responsibility for FG projects in their states by protecting them rather than looting and vandalizing them as government cannot protect them.

The Director Highway Construction and Rehabilitation, Engr. Folorunsho Esan and the Director Highway North Central Engr. Bola Aganaba, all promised to monitor closely from now on the progress of work going on the road and also to meet with the deadline.

Responding, the Project Manager Messrs. Julius Berger Nigeria Ltd, represented by Engr. Dwadowki Finn, he expressed his gratitude to the Minister for his visit and encouragement. He stated that the project is their major project in the country and will continue to do their best to maintain the standard and deliver the project at the scheduled time.

The Minister was accompanied on the inspection by Senators Lawal Usman representative Kaduna Central and Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, representing Ebonyi North. The Federal Controller of Works in Kaduna State, Engr. Ibrahim Mmadu and Eng. Usman Yakubu were also in the entourage.

The Minister also before leaving Kaduna state paid a courtesy visit to the Governor of Kaduna state who was represented by the Deputy Governor of the state.

"Open Your Mind I Am Here To Help", Umahi Assures Contractors...

Aug

2023

"Open Your Mind I Am Here To Help", Umahi Assures Contractors

The Honourable Minister of Works Engr David Nweze Umahi CON has assured contractors working with the Ministry that there is no cause for worry as long as they deliver on their projects. He gave this assurance during a meeting held in the headquarters of the Ministry with Contractors handling projects in the North West geopolitical zone.

He said " I will not tamper with your job, i will not tamper with your profit, the stake I want to tamper with is the quality of your job."

He reiterated the need to embrace the need for concrete roads and wonder why some contractors are not in support of it despite its great advantage over asphalt in terms of cost and durability.

He added that due to the economic situation occasioned by the strength of the naira to the dollar, it is unwise to continue to resist the use of concrete roads and expressed his determination to oppose such resistance.

The Minister said, “I am ready for a fight with those who are resisting concrete technology in road building because concrete is cheaper than asphalt and more durable”.

Umar also expressed the commitment of President Bola Tinubu to improve the social - economic condition of the people through meaningful innovations. “Mr. President has promised Nigerians a positive reform that will Foster development and we need to assist him to succeed”.

The Minister disclosed that under his leadership concerted effort will be made to ensure that contractors executed as quickly as possible and the contractors must work with realistic quotation to avoid wastage of funds.

Earlier, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mahmuda Maman who was represented by the Director Highways Construction and Rehabilitation Engineer Folorunsho Esan in his address told the stakeholders that the meeting was called to discuss ongoing road projects in the North West, he enjoined them to feel free to express their feelings.

Road Infrastructure: Panacea For National Development - Umahi...

Aug

2023

Road Infrastructure: Panacea For National Development - Umahi

.....Cautions contractors to improve or lose opportunities

The Honorable Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi has reiterated the importance of road infrastructure to national development be it in the movement of hospital equipment, school children going to school, and also for commercial activities to thrive.

He stated this at his first meeting with contractors handling South West Geo-Political roads in the country held at the Ministry’s conference hall Mabushi, Abuja.

The Minister said the Lokoja – Abuja Road is a death trap for commuters as the road that is still on-going is gone bad already because of shabby jobs done by some contractors handling the 200km of the road project describing it as man inhumanity to man.

“The Lokoja road I inspected already is a death trap, the road shoulders are gone while the project is still on-going, this is man inhumanity to man and every life lost because of accident or kidnapping, people responsible will account for it on the last day. People should have the fear of God because the fear of God brings good things” he said.

Umahi directed all contractors to do things right as agreed and urge them to speak out if there is any challenge encountered or their certificates of contracts awarded in other places will be ceased.

“I will not stop people benefiting but let the people breath first, if you have problem in one project, I will cease the certificate of others”.

The Minister advised Directors of the Ministry to put in more efforts towards their responsibilities and encouraged them to be visiting project sites because they will not understand what is going on except, they go to site. He added that he will appoint coordinating officers for each geo political zones for things to be moving normal.

He noted that no hope can be renewed without a change of mind.

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