Members of the House of Representatives have slammed Minister of Works David Umahi over the deteriorating road network in the country. The House particularly expressed worry, saying that Umahi is not concerned about fixing Nigerian roads.
The Green Chamber stated this at a House hearing in which the Ministry's Director of Bridges, Bede Obiora, blamed funding constraints for the bad condition of roads in the country. Umahi was absent at the hearing. However, Oseni, who represents Ibarapa/Ido Federal Constituency in Oyo State, countered the defense put up by the minister.
'Again, all the roads we have across the country have failed. If you're addressing these existing roads with the resources that you have, Sir, honourable minister, we wouldn't be doing what I'm doing now. Don't discuss resources. I say it again. 'You came here last year and got N300 billion supplementary budget approval. Don't raise my emotions. I am worried that you're not concerned about fixing Nigerian roads.
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