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By David Odama
The Senator representing Delta North, Senator Ned Munir Nwoko has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for flagging off two major road projects, construction of the Second Niger Bridge access road linking Delta and Anambra States (Phase 2A, Contract No. 8792) and the reconstruction of the Asaba-Benin Expressway.
In Ned in a statement, lauded the president’s infrastructural development, national cohesion, and economic integration. He emphasized that these projects are of strategic importance, not only for the South-South and South-East regions but for the entire nation.
“The Asaba-Benin Expressway has been a source of immense hardship due to its deplorable state, causing difficulties for commuters and businesses alike,” the statement read. “As a senator representing Delta North, I have consistently engaged the Federal Ministry of Works on this issue, urging for urgent intervention. I formally wrote to the Honourable Minister of Works, Sen. (Engr.) David Nweze Umahi, advocating for immediate remedial measures. It is heartening to see these efforts yielding results, with the project now accommodated in the national budget.”
He further noted that the Senate, under the leadership of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, has acknowledged the dire state of federal roads nationwide. In response, the upper legislative chamber passed a resolution mandating their rehabilitation as a matter of national urgency
“As a member of the Senate Committee on Works, I am committed to ensuring that all federal roads across the country are reconstructed to improve economic activities, reduce accidents, and enhance transportation efficiency. Given the country’s current fiscal challenges, we are particularly grateful that our region has been prioritized in this intervention,” he added.
Senator Nwoko praised the Federal Government’s infrastructure agenda, highlighting its potential to improve connectivity between Delta, Anambra, and Edo states, boost commercial activities, and ease transportation burdens for citizens. He also commended the Honourable Minister of Works, Sen. Umahi, for his proactive approach to delivering quality infrastructure.
“As a representative of my people, I will continue to push for the execution of critical projects that will uplift our region and contribute to national progress. The flag-off of these road projects is not just a personal achievement but a victory for the entire region,” he stated.
He reaffirmed his commitment to collaborating with the Tinubu administration in advancing initiatives that promote sustainable development and economic growth
