Tag: David Umahi
Minister of Works Announces Commencement of 1000km Sokoto-Badagry Super Highway Project
The Minister of Works, Engineer Nweze David Umahi, has announced that the initial phase of the ambitious 1000km Sokoto-Badagry super highway project will begin in Kebbi State. The project is set to be inaugurated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in August. During a stakeholders’ meeting held at the Presidential Lodge in Birnin Kebbi to discuss…
Federal Government Cancels Road Expansion Contracts for Obajana-Benin Highway
In a decisive move, the federal government has terminated road expansion contracts awarded to Mothercat Ltd, Dantata & Sawoe Construction Ltd, and Reynolds Construction Company (RCC) Ltd for specific sections of the Obajana-Benin highway. This action was taken due to significant project delays and the contractors’ failure to meet performance expectations. The contracts in question—6136…
Federal Government Threatens Contract Termination for Julius Berger and CCECC Over Calabar Itu Road Project
The Federal Government has issued a stern warning to Julius Berger and China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) regarding their contracts for the Calabar Itu Road project. Minister of Works, David Umahi, has mandated the immediate mobilization of both construction companies to their respective project sites within one week or face potential contract termination. During…
Kaduna Governor Advocates for Swift Completion of Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Road
Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, recently paid a visit to the Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, to advocate for the expedited completion of the crucial Abuja-Kaduna-Kano road project. During the meeting, Governor Sani commended the efforts of Senator Umahi in advancing infrastructure development across the country. He praised the minister for adhering to…
FG Allocates N20 Billion Augmentation Fee to Julius Berger for Bodo-Bonny Road Construction
The Federal Government has taken significant steps to resolve the impasse with Julius Berger Plc over the construction of the N200 billion Bodo-Bonny Road in Rivers State. Following a recent meeting between the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, and Julius Berger’s Managing Director, Dr. Lars Richter, the government has allocated an additional N20 billion augmentation…
FG Sets Ultimatum for Abuja-Lokoja-Benin Road Contractors: Sign Contract or Forfeit Job
The Federal Government has issued a stern ultimatum to construction companies working on the Abuja-Lokoja-Benin highway, demanding their prompt signing of a N870 billion contract by Thursday, April 25, and Friday, April 26, 2024. Failure to meet this deadline will result in their removal from the project. Minister of Works, David Umahi, announced the deadline,…
Federal Government Plans to Construct Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway at N4 Billion Per Kilometer – Minister
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has shed light on the cost of constructing the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway, clarifying that it will be undertaken by the government for N4 billion per kilometer, not the N8 billion per km as previously claimed by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Umahi emphasized that the entire project, spanning approximately…