The Senator representing Delta North Senatorial District Ned Nwoko, has commended President Bola Tinubu over the commencement of the second Niger Bridge access road and the reconstruction of the Asaba-Benin Expressway.
Nwoko, in a statement on Monday, said the projects were of immense strategic importance, not only for the South-South and South-East regions but for the entire country.
He said, “These projects are of immense strategic importance, not only for the South-South and South-East regions but for Nigeria as a whole. By prioritising their execution, your administration has reaffirmed its commitment to economic integration, national cohesion, and infrastructural renewal.
“The Asaba-Benin Expressway, in particular, has been a major source of concern due to its dilapidated state and the severe hardship it has imposed on commuters and businesses.
“As a senator representing Delta North, I have persistently engaged the Federal Ministry of Works on this matter, advocating for urgent intervention. It is gratifying to see that these efforts, backed by your leadership’s responsiveness, have resulted in tangible progress, with the project duly accommodated in the national budget”.
The lawmaker further stated that, “The Senate, under the leadership of Sen. Godswill Akpabio, has recognised the dire state of federal roads nationwide and, as a matter of national importance, passed a resolution mandating their maintenance and rehabilitation.
“The Senate Committee on Works, where I serve as a member, has taken a firm position that all national roads must be reconstructed and revitalised.
“This is to boost economic activities, reduce accidents, and ensure safer, more efficient transportation across the country. In light of the nation’s current fiscal constraints, we feel deeply grateful that our region is among the first to receive this much-needed intervention.”
Nwoko also commended the Minister of Works, Mr David Umahi, for his hands-on approach and commitment to delivering quality road infrastructure across the country.
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