The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has declared that contractors to the ministry insisting on using asphalt in road construction, despite the
Umahi went on to encourage the contractors to embrace the new technology with ease, which he said would help cushion the effect of dilapidated roads in the Southeast region of the nation because of the terrain in the area.
“I have been in Lagos and the South-west since to evaluate the ongoing projects especially bridges that are so important to Lagos economy, the issue of concrete technology on our roads and review of road contracts. That is why we are going around to see how we can redesign our roads with concrete pavement,” he stated.
The minister during his visit also explained how Ondo state could partner with the federal government through the Highway Development Initiative in building federal roads in the state.
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