Governor Of Gombe State Muhammadu Yayaha Inuwa has said Nigeria will soon overcome road infrastructure challenges with Engr. David Umahi as minister of works.
Inuwa stated this in Abuja when he visited Engr. Umahi in his office.
In a statement by the chief press secretary to the minister, Barr. Orji Uchenna Orji, the governor expressed confidence that with the capacity and ingenuity of the minister, the people of his state would in no distant time breathe a sigh of relief on the conditions of the federal roads in the state.
He said; “The honourable minister is somebody that has the passion to see that Nigeria goes out of these challenges of infrastructure and economy, I came to discuss issues in my own state, especially the North East, he has already given a positive answer to the issues. Our meeting was positive and I hope very soon we shall overcome the problem of infrastructure in this country. I believe he has the passion and capacity, and will be able to deliver on the needs of Nigeria. We are encouraging him and he is encouraging us to ensure that Nigeria is out of the problems and I have got a positive assurance from him.”
Earlier, the minister of works shared words of encouragement with the governor and congratulated him for his passion to make a great difference in his state.
Umahi also congratulated him on his successful re-election as governor of Gombe State and emerging as the chairman of the Northern Governors’ Forum.
“I congratulate you for your successful re-election as Governor of Gombe State and your emergence as Chairman Northern Governors’ Forum. I know you will bring to bear your wealth of experience and knowledge in tackling the development challenges not only in your state but also in the North East,” he said.
He assured that the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu was on course and bringing on board lasting solution to the accumulated development challenges in Nigeria.
“The new policies on road construction and rehabilitation are robust and enduring. The scope of intervention by Mr President is holistic, and palliatives are underway to cater for the critical parts of our road infrastructure that need emergency attention,” he said.
