Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has warned contractors handling federal government projects across the country to keep to project specifications or have their contracts terminated.
The minister who spoke at an interactive session between the ministry, the Niger State Government and contractors in Abuja, warned that government contracts are no longer business as usual.
He also called for improved synergy between federal legislators and the ministry to ensure adequate funds for execution of projects.
Umahi commended the Niger State governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, for carrying out intervention works on several federal roads across the state.
He described the effort of the governor as unprecedented, noting that he has also shown exemplary leadership by leading the state’s delegation to such a meeting.
The minister, who called on other governors to emulate the farmer governor, stressed that he will ensure effective and consistent projects supervision.
Speaking at the event, the Minister of State for Works, Bello Goronyo, described Governor Bago as a hardworking and passionate leader, pointing out that his people-oriented programmes are testaments to his uncommon commitment to the overall wellbeing of his people.
In his remarks, Governor Bago said the state government was intervening in 18 federal road projects across the state to compliment the effort of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to achieve the renewed hope agenda.
He suggested that such peer reviews should be done quarterly, calling on his colleagues to be part of it as it would encourage the Federal Government to do more for the people.
He applauded the Umahi for demonstrating courage, capacity and competence in discharging his duties.
The Niger State delegation to the meeting comprised the Senator representing Niger East, Mohammed Sani Musa; the Senator representing Niger South, Peter Jiya; the member representing Rijau/Magama Federal Constituency, Shehu Sale; the member representing Bida/Gbako/Katcha Federal Constituency, Saidu Musa Abdullahi and his counterpart representing Borgu/Agwara, Mohammed Jafaru.
Lagbaja attended St. Charles Grammar School, Osogbo, and contributed significantly to infrastructural development in the school as a member of the Old Boys Association.
The Catholic Bishop of Osogbo, Most Rev. John Oyejola said Lagbaja lived a life worthy of emulation. He prayed to God to grant him rest and give his family the fortitude to bear the loss.
Oyejola said “I’m happy that he was able to do the things he did for the school. He made the school a beautiful place for others that would come to the school not just to learn in the classrooms but also to participate in sporting activities, acquire skills, and use that to serve the nation.”
“I charge everybody to emulate him. Don’t delay, please. Time waits for nobody. Thank God he did what he did. And it’s going to be there forever.
He has made an impact and everyone can see it. It would be there for many years to come. So, it’s good for everyone to learn,” Oyejola stated.
