FG Promises To Redesign Ajaokuta Highway

Minister of works David Umahi has said government will redesign Lokoja-Ganaja-Ajaokuta Road in Kogi State.

Senator Umahi acknowledged the dilapidated state of federal roads in Kogi and across the country. He said the government is planning to build long-lasting, low-maintenance concrete roads across the country, while also assuring swift progress on all federal road projects in Kogi State.

Umahi said concrete roads are cheaper in terms of construction cost with guaranteed quality construction materials.

He made the disclosure yesterday when he on-the-spot assessment of Federal roads in Kogi state. Umahi was conducted around the projects by the state governor Yahaya Bello.

Speaking later at the Government House in Lokoja, Mr. Bello expressed appreciation for the minister’s proactive approach in inspecting deteriorating federal roads within the state which demonstrated a significant dedication to resolving pressing infrastructure issues.

The governor highlighted the concern surrounding the condition of federal roads in Kogi State, emphasizing its strategic position as the connecting point between Northern and Southern Nigeria.

Bello recalled the hardship faced by commuters who play the roads with its negative impact on trade and the economy, and the strain on transportation systems.

“The condition of our federal roads has been a source of great concern to our administration, the people of Kogi State and Nigerians in general because Kogi is geographically the connecting point between Northern and Southern Nigeria. The suffering endured by commuters, the negative impact on trade and economic activities, and the strain on our transportation system have not gone unnoticed. It is with this in mind that we extend our sincere appreciation to the Honorable Minister for not only acknowledging this plight but also for promising urgent interventions to alleviate the situation,” the governor said.

He emphasized the collaborative efforts between federal and state governments in addressing infrastructure issues as a hallmark of effective governance.

Mr Bello expressed confidence in the transformative potentials of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope” agenda for the nation’s economy and citizens’ well-being and believed that urgent interventions promised by the Minister would mark a turning point for citizens who regularly travel these roads.