Governor Makinde Challenges Umahi on Lagos-Calabar Highway Cost Transparency
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde criticized Minister of Works Dave Umahi for refusing to reveal the cost of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, stressing the importance of transparency in public spending. Makinde highlighted the right of Nigerians to know how public funds are utilized.
Umahi's clash with journalist Rufai Oseni during a live interview over cost breakdowns further fueled the debate on transparency. Makinde cited examples from his administration, demonstrating how project costs can be easily disclosed, such as the Oyo-Iseyin road project.
Plus234Feed summary based on reporting from The Will. Read the original report below.
Read full article
Continue on The Will
Get the week in one email
Top stories, NPFL results, the naira — every Friday morning. Free, one email a week.
Related Stories
Governor Makinde Accuses Umahi of Dodging Questions on Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Cost
Controversy Surrounds Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Project Funding
Minister Umahi Challenges Governor Makinde to Public Debate Over Coastal Highway Cost Discrepancies
Umahi Urges Probe into Alleged Demolition of $250M Diaspora Investment
Atiku Accuses Government of Inflating Lagos-Calabar Highway Cost
Umahi Challenges Makinde to Debate Over Highway Project Cost
Get Plus234Feed on messaging apps
Same headlines, delivered where you already scroll.
