Gov. Nwifuru Urges Federal Govt To Refund Ebonyi Funds Used For Federal Roads Construction
By Joyce Onuora, Abakaliki
The Ebonyi State Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru has urged the Federal Government to refund to the State, funds expended in construction of roads on Federal Highways.
Salient Times report that the governor noted that the refund would enable the State channel funds towards the construction of other critical infrastructure begging for attention in parts of the State.
Governor Nwifuru made this known when the Minister of Works, Engr David Umahi and his entourage paid him a courtesy visit as part of his ongoing tour of Federal Road projects across the Country including the South East region.
The Governor expressed sadness over the handling of rehabilitation work on Abakaliki – Afikpo road where the contractor allegedly syphoned funds meant for the project without execution.
He blamed Contractors and Engineers for poor supervision of projects in parts of the Country especially in South East region.
“Our major problem in this Country is one not knowing his job schedule and that is why we are having shoddy jobs everywhere, all constructions should be channelled to the Federal Ministry of Works because they have all the manpower and capacity to do quality job.”
The Minister Of Works Senator David Umahi has congratulated Governor Nwifuru for his outstanding performance in Office within his first 100 days.
Senator Umahi calling on Ebonyians to continue to support the Governor to transform the State, while assured he would cooperate with him to attract more democracy dividends to the people from the Federal Government.
“Your Excellency we bring you renewed hope, first is to congratulate the State for the victory of President Tinubu.
“We have to key into the centre to be treated like others, now that Mr . President has graciously done what has never been done by giving us the Minister of Works, we are going to rewrite the wrongs.
The Minister was accompanied to the courtesy visit by the Senator representing Ebonyi North Senatorial Zone, Senator Onyekachi Nwebonyi and top management of the Federal Ministry of Works.
