- He emphasized utilization of advanced “concrete technology” to create durable, high-quality roads
- He expressed dissatisfaction with current roads deteriorating within 5-7 years, leading to wasted funds
David Umahi, the minister in charge of works, has stated that the roads built during his tenure will have a lifespan of fifty years before requiring maintenance.
The ex-governor of Ebonyi was one of the 45 ministers inaugurated by President Bola Tinubu this Monday. During an appearance on Thursday’s Sunrise Daily show on Channels Television, the former senator emphasized his intention to utilize advanced “concrete technology” to enhance the construction of durable and high-quality roads.
“I noticed that some of the projects, while you are still on the subject of roads, have gone bad,” he said.
“The lifespan of a road is between five to seven years. That should not be. And that’s why everywhere, we are putting money on projects and not getting value for it.
“I have directed that all the ‘no objections’ my ministry submitted to the BPP be returned.
“We need to look at the new method of constructing our roads based on our climate.
“The moment we deploy concrete technology… I am speaking with the state governors on this. It is a revolution that is going to put smiles on the faces of Nigerians.
“I promise Nigerians, with the directive of President Bola Tinubu, that any road we do with our new technology, for fifty years, nobody is going to maintain it.
“Money will be saved and money will be wisely spent in our tenure.”