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Sep
21
2023

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FG Will No Longer Accept Road Contract Certificate for Payment Generated by One Person – Umahi

.....No one will make unnecessary request during road construction – Eleme LGA Chairman.


The Honourable Minister of Works H.E Sen (Engr) David Nweze Umahi has remarked that the Federal Government will no longer accept road contract certificate for payment generated by one person, he made this statement while inspecting some roads within Rivers and Akwa Ibom States on Wednesday.

 

He said “No longer will certificate for payment be generated by one person, contractor must sign it, resident engineer as well. state controllers, regional controllers, and they will all endure inspections are done, state Commissioners of Works shall generate work done, prepare the certificate with calculations and geotechnical reports, sketches and valuation, then they will bring it to me, the moment I see that things are working I will sign within 6hours”.

 

“I have directed that any project that motor users cannot go through the entire length and breadth of the project awarded to a contractor, I will not sign the certificate, contractors must maintain all the roads,  the length and breath within their contract , I am directing the controllers and Directors of the Regions to ensure between Abuja and Port Harcourt they must fix the remedial works within the next 14days” He briefed the press.

 

The Minister, speaking further said “how could a  payment certificate be given for a road that has failed and the contractor is on site and you turn around to blame the leaders, who signs the papers ?, you  sign the paper and originate the certificate but I have directed that enough is enough , they must show me how increase in our contracts come about , anyone can sign a paper for them to pay but as for me I will not sign anything that I don’t know how it came about if you want to do ashphalt continue with it but you must sign a performance bond that the road must not fail within the life time of the project , I want Nigerians to know that overloading is not responsible for failure of the road , most of the contractors have jobs in more than ten locations with two equipment so they cannot cope with the volume of jobs”.

 

The Minister had also   directed that any contractor without COREN Certified Engineer must not be allowed to work, he said any consultant or civil servant that behaved the way they have been behaving their certificate would be withdrawn.

 

Umahi said President Ahmed Bola Tinubu is determined to end the sufferings of the road users in Nigeria, he said “road is everything to this country, road is everything to Commerce, road is everything to Solid Mineral, Medicine, Education, Agriculture and to Food Security".

 

The Honourable Minister was approached by youths of Eleme during his inspection for upgrading of four lanes to six lanes for Eleme junction to Onne junction road projects in Rivers State where he promised them that he would work with the youths to ensure that the road does not remain the same.

 

Earlier the Eleme Local Government Area Chairman, Hon. Obarilomate Ollor who spoke on behalf of the youths said “ I thank the Minister for coming to inspect this road on behalf of Mr President , this bad road has been responsible for the untimely death of so many people and more that ten thousands of vehicles ply this route daily , and from what you have said the youths will cooperate with you to deliver this project and we will not make unnecessary request”.

 

Some of the projects inspected by the Minister in Rivers and Akwa Ibom states included Aba- Port Harcourt road, Bodo Bonny road, Ogoni bridge, Reconstruction of Abak – Ekparakwa –Ette- Ikot Abasi road and the dualization of the East West Road Section four at Eket By Pass.

Sep
17
2023

Highway Inspection: Umahi Tours Roads in Abuja, Kogi, Edo in One Day …..FG to RCC - "Reconstruct failed section of Lokoja -Abuja Road” …..Consultant to supervise road construction henceforth - Minister. The Honourable Minister of Works, H.E, Sen. ( Engr) David Nweze Umahi ,CON in his continuous assessment of Nigeria's highways in order to find lasting  solution to them since his  assumption of duty has  embarked on several roads  inspections in the country  in the South West , South East while currently touring the  North Central and  South-South Geo-Political Zones of the Country.   Umahi during his inspection of Gada- Biyu Bridge bound 1 & 2 on the Lokoja - Abuja road directed RCC Contractor in charge of the construction work to reconstruct the failed section of the road that was earlier constructed by the company, he said " we have so many failed portions of the road, they have to go round and give me the list of failed portions of the road before returning to work to reconstruct them and stone base must be used, not dust base”.   The Minister said “We must get a reputable consultant to supervise the road construction so that when the road fails, we can hold them accountable, something must be done to change from the present situation of how we construct our roads, our roads should be constructed on concrete, he made this remark while inspecting Phase II of Lokoja –Okene road in Kogi State.   Umahi has also directed that the Ministry should review the road works of CGC Construction Company and revert to his office within seven days, adding that every road being constructed must have a consultant because majority of the job done have all failed because they were not built with concrete.   He told some of the road contractors where he inspected that no one would increase contract price under him and a single lane must be followed to the end where the job is less than 50% on any ongoing dual carriageway under construction.   Some of the roads  inspected on Sunday included the  : Dualisation of Abuja  -Lokoja Road Section II , Sheda – Abaji; Gada Biyu bridge bound 1 & 2 Lokoja ; Rehabilitation and Construction of Abuja -Lokoja Road ; Lokoja – Benin Road ; Okene –Auchi – Benin road (Kogi /Edo States ) ; Obajana Junction –Benin Road Section II ;  dualisation of Auchi –Ehor Section II  Benin Way and Agbor –Ewu road project in Uromi , Edo State. ...

Sep
16
2023

President Tinubu Supports Concrete Road Technology. ...Nigeria to respect right engineering practices - UMAHI The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi has disclosed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, is interested in concrete road technology, since this is more durable and fairly moderate in cost effectiveness. The Minister also stressed that the time has come for all Contractors working in Nigeria to ensure that they respect strictly the Global Right Best Practices in Engineering that enhances the durability of all construction work, both for roads and bridges with the best quality of materials being used.   The Minister made this statement during a meeting with contractors handling projects in the North East Geo-political Zone of Nigeria.   In his words "I had recently met with contractors handling road dualization projects and my position on the issue is to take one lane and complete it because of paucity of fund, but with the availability of money they could start the second lane. We can manage with one lane instead of not having anything at all,' he said.   Umahi said, presently we have up to N14 Trillion on-going projects against Eighteen Thousand Kilometers, adding that with the Renewed Hope Mantra contractors should not stay on site more than four years.   The Minister frowned at situations where some contracts have been on-going for 20 years, he said it was not good for the contractors, not good for the projects and not good for the client.   "We are introducing CONCRETE ROAD TECHNOLOGY and some of you are not happy about it. Some are saying it is too expensive but we have to try the both and see which is better.   "In any case, any contractor with an on- going project that is not willing to cooperate with us for a redesign with concrete road technology which with fifty years period free of maintenance, we'll demand for performance bond. The situation and time when roads are built on asphalt and within two to three years the project is back to square one is gone," he said.   He highlighted the reasons for road failure which among others include, poor workmanship from contractors, importation of adulterated bitumen into the country and the laying of less than correct thickness of asphalt.   Umahi said, our people were suffering as a result of poor workmanship and all manner of cheating and we have come to solve the perennial problem once and for all.   "We don't witness this kind of construction pattern in developed countries, you came from developed countries so we are going to respect Engineering Best Practices in Nigeria. We will build a road that is going to last," he said.   The Minister however disclosed that subsequent signing of certificate would be based on status certificate.   Umahi was delighted to inform the contractors handling projects in the North East Zone of the country not to bother to report him to Mr. President because he had already reported himself to him on all issues.   The Minister said he is taking instruction directly from Mr. President and he is interested in concrete road technology.   "He has given a tooth to bite and to bite Nigerians into Good Roads so that they can Enjoy. This will be one of the Greatest Legacies of Mr. President and other legacies he is bringing so that the world will know we are not here for business but we are here for an assignment," he said. ...

Sep
15
2023

Dangiwa Commends Retired Staff for Decades of Dedicated Service The Honorable Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa delivered heartfelt remarks at a special retirement send forth dinner held on Thursday, September 14, 2023. The event celebrated the careers of two senior staff members Arc. Zomona Labafilo and Builder Hangeior Emmanuel who had attained the retirement age.   Speaking at the event, the hon. minister expressed his appreciation for the retirees' commitment and sacrifice in the service of their country. He hailed them as hardworking individuals who had contributed to the ministry's mission over the course of many decades.   The Minister also shared a personal connection with some of the retirees, recounting that they were not just colleagues but also longtime friends. Many of them had been his classmates during their university years and had been a source of support and encouragement throughout his career.   Offering words of encouragement to the retirees as they embarked on this new chapter of their lives, the Minister emphasized that retirement is not the end but a new beginning. He urged them to explore new horizons, pursue their personal passions, and enjoy the well-deserved fruits of their labor.   The Minister wished them joy, fulfillment, and relaxation in their retirement, expressing confidence that the skills, wisdom, and experience they had accumulated over their careers would continue to serve them well in their future endeavors.   The send-forth dinner was attended by the Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development Alhaji Abdullahi Tijjani Gwarzo, the Permanent Secretary Mahmuda Mamman, colleagues, friends, and well-wishers, many of whom showered encomiums and goodwill messages to the retirees. ...

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May
08
2023

SHELTER AFRIQUE 42ND ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING, TRANSCORP HILTON HOTEL, ABUJA NIGERIA

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Mar
29
2023

EXIT OF A CORE CIVIL SERVANT: RETD PERMANENT SECRETARY; MR. AKOH DANIEL ALIFA

The Federal Ministry of Works And Housing (FMWH) and the entire family of Mr. Akoh Daniel Alifa, wish to announce the glorious exit of a retired Permanent Secretary of the Ministry who passed in the early hours of Sunday, 26th March, 2023 at LUTH in Lagos.

Speaking on behalf of the family, former Minister of Health, Architect Gabriel Yakubu Aduku confirmed the death of this retired core Civil Servant. Mr. Alifa who hails from Kogi State died after a brief illness peacefully at the age of Eighty –Eight (88) years.

He is survived by his wife, four children, grandchildren and other relatives.

The Ministry deeply regrets his sudden exit and pray Almighty God to comfort the family and give them the grace and fortitude to bear this sad incidence. 

MAY GOD GRANT HIS SOUL PEACEFUL REST

SPEECHES

May
17
2023

Remarks Of H.E Babatunde Raji Fashola SAN At The Commissioning Of FMBN-I-Connect Cooperative Housing Estate, Transekulu, Enugu, Enugu State On Tuesday 16th May 2023

Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen:

One Hundred and Fifty Units of Housing only symbolize our Government’s very deep footprint in Housing Provision in Enugu State.

These 150 Units are part of a 404 Housing Unit Provision in Enugu State all of which have been completed.

The 404 Units represent yet another part of a larger number 1,520 units in 9 projects all of which have been completed except 3 projects.

This is part of the multi-pronged response of our Government to the challenges of multi-dimensional poverty.

A total of 1,520 new home owners in one state of Nigeria deserves attention because it represents change.

This is proof that the determination to lift people out of poverty is real.

No matter the size of the challenge and the number of people involved, a commitment such as this FMBN-I-Connect housing project, that is faithfully implemented, begins to chip away, and replace problems with solutions.

A few days ago, President Muhammadu Buhari personally opened a 748-unit Housing Estate in Zuba, Federal Capital Territory.

In the weeks and months before now, Directors of the FMBN have been doing exactly the same thing in their various estates across Nigeria.

Today on behalf of the Federal Government, the train of prosperity stops in Enugu to create 404 new home owners.

To them I say congratulations and bye-bye to poverty.

But I must tell you that these are not the only beneficiaries.

Surveyors, Architects, Construction companies, their employees, artisans, suppliers, transporters and many more involved in the construction section of the economy have benefitted directly and indirectly.

In all, well over a thousand individuals and seventy different small businesses were involved here.

Indisputably, whether President Buhari meets these people or not, and it is not likely he can meet all of them, his policies, programmes and projects have met them at their point of need.

New policy reforms have also recently been implemented with regard to title documents by digitizing the Federal Lands Registry.

After scanning 50,000 files of over 2.4 million pages, the first set of e-C of Os were presented last week Friday 12th May 2023.

This is another measure of prosperity because land with title has more value than land without.

Furthermore, our processes which used to take between 30-90 days can now be completed in 24 hours if all requirements are provided.

This is also a departure from poverty if you agree that time is money.

Of course, it follows that these title documents will become documents of critical economic inclusion as collateral for access to credit by way of mortgages or other means.

These are indisputably solid building blocks of prosperity against poverty.

A lot has been done and is being done with regard to housing provision by State Governments and the Private Sector.

While that work continues, it is my pleasure to acknowledge what FMBN and their developers have done here and elsewhere and to commission this Estate.

PHOTO NEWS

Sep
21
2023

#RENEWEDHOPE…. THE HONOURABLE MINISTER, FEDERAL MINISTRY OF WORKS, H.E. SEN (ENGR) DAVID NWEZE UMAHI, CON DURING THE INSPECTION OF THE DUALISATION OF THE OUTSTANDING PORTION OF CALABAR–ODUKPANI–ITU–IKOT EKPENE ROAD (OBOKUN–GAS POWER PLANT) IN CROSS RIVER STATE ON THE 21ST SEPTEMBER, 2023

#Renewedhope…. The Honourable Minister, Federal Ministry of Works, H.E. Sen (Engr) David Nweze Umahi, CON during the inspection of the Dualisation of the Outstanding Portion of Calabar–Odukpani–Itu–Ikot Ekpene Road (Obokun–Gas Power Plant) in Cross River State on the 21st September, 2023

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PHOTO NEWS

Sep
21
2023

#RENEWEDHOPE…. THE HONOURABLE MINISTER, FEDERAL MINISTRY OF WORKS, H.E. SEN (ENGR) DAVID NWEZE UMAHI, CON DURING THE INSPECTION OF THE DUALISATION OF ODUKPANI – ITU ROAD (SPUR IDEDEP ITAM) ITU–IKOT EKPENE: LOT 2. ITU – IKOT EKPENE – IKOT EKPENE ROAD IN AKWA IBOM STATE ON THE 21ST SEPTEMBER, 2023

#Renewedhope…. The Honourable Minister, Federal Ministry of Works, H.E. Sen (Engr) David Nweze Umahi, CON during the inspection of the Dualisation of Odukpani – Itu Road (Spur Idedep Itam) Itu–Ikot Ekpene: Lot 2. Itu – Ikot Ekpene – Ikot Ekpene Road in Akwa Ibom State on the 21st September, 2023

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