Representative of President Muhammadu Buhari and Minister of Works and Housing, Mr.
“We were in Asaba few days ago with the Chief of Staff to the President, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari to inspect ongoing works at the second Niger Bridge. It is unfortunate that some sections of the media chose to tell sensational premium lies, we were not involved in any accident.” The Director, overseeing the office of the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Chukwunwike Uzo, said: “The Ministry is promoting local content in line with Executive Orders three and five. The use of available local building materials in the National Housing Programme has stimulated the economy through the production and use of the materials.”
He added that the National Housing Programme has contributed to the economic prosperity of the people within the area and enjoined the beneficiaries to maintain the houses to spur the government to do more. The minister noted that different seasons bring different challenges, adding that the plan for every season is based on the report available and feedback.
The minister advised road users to be conscious of the fact that the road is a shared asset and can only last when used properly. He urged the truck drivers to avoid parking on road shoulders because it reduces its life span.