FG assures motorists of commitment to road infrastructure

By Blessing Wika, Abuja

The Federal Government has assured the Public of its commitment to infrastructure development in the country, adding that all roads affected by floods are noted and receiving required attention.

Speaking after receiving an interim report of on- the -spot assessment of  the Abuja -Lokoja flash flood and the bridge in Gwaram Local Government Area of Jigawa State, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Works and Housing Babangida Hussaini, stated that the Ministry was looking into all the issues of flooding on the nation’s roads

On the Abuja -Lokoja road , he said the flash flood at the weekend was caused by excessive rain and that, as soon as the rain subsided, the flood receded, the road has been opened to traffic since Saturday.

On the bridge in Gwaram Local Government Area of Jigawa State the Permanent Secretary noted the prompt response of Jigawa State by diverting traffic to an alternative route and commenced repair works on the bridge immediately, he therefore commended the State Governments and the stakeholders for their efforts in supporting Mr. President’s commitment to road and infrastructure development.

He assured the Jigawa State Government of the Ministry’s technical support as at when needed.

He said the professionals in the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing are always available to provide technical support to states in all the roads and bridges construction activities.