Umahi Issues Warning to Contractors on Project Funds Misuse

David Umahi, the Minister of Works, issued a warning to contractors managing federal road projects, stating that those who collect funds without utilizing them for construction will be held accountable. This warning was made during a briefing on major federal road projects across Nigeria.

Umahi noted that the ministry would enhance site inspections and supervision to ensure effective use of funds. He mentioned that the Federal Government inherited 2,068 ongoing projects valued at approximately N13 trillion and emphasized that borrowing for infrastructure should be viewed as an investment.

Umahi highlighted the administration of President Bola Tinubu's efforts to integrate the Southeast into the national infrastructure network, citing significant projects such as the Second Niger Bridge and new road connections in Imo and Anambra States. He also called for greater political cooperation across regions and dismissed claims of divisions within the All Progressives Congress regarding his relationship with Nyesom Wike.