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From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja
Minister of State for Works, Bello Goronyo, has directed the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) to immediately mobilise contractors to the Bida–Lambata Road corridor, especially the troubled section between Agaie and Bida.
The directive, he said, forms part of urgent intervention measures aimed at easing the severe gridlock being experienced along the route.
The minister assured Nigerians of the Federal Government’s commitment to addressing the deteriorating condition of the Bida–Lambata Road, following growing concerns over persistent traffic congestion and hardship faced by commuters and transporters.
The directive was issued during a recent meeting with stakeholders of the National Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO), led by its president, Alhaji Yusuf Uthman, who visited the minister to draw attention to the worsening condition of the road.
Goronyo described the situation as unfortunate and unacceptable. He also reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to infrastructure development nationwide.
According to him, the Federal Government has initiated landmark infrastructure projects, including the Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway, Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway, and Abuja–Kaduna Road projects.
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“As an agency responsible for road maintenance, we cannot fold our arms while Nigerians continue to suffer. The president is deeply concerned about the hardship being experienced by motorists and commuters along this corridor,” the minister stated.
He consequently directed FERMA, in collaboration with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), and other agencies, to urgently mobilise personnel and contractors to the site.
Goronyo disclosed that the reconstruction of the road falls under the Federal Government’s Tax Credit Scheme through a Public-Private Partnership arrangement.
He explained that the proposed reconstruction would cover the stretch from Lambata to Bida, Mokwa, Tegina and Kontagora, spanning about 350 kilometres.
Speaking during the engagement, NARTO president, Uthman, commended the Federal Government for approving the reconstruction but stressed the urgent need for contractors to be fully mobilised.
The Managing Director of FERMA, Dr Emeka Agbasi, assured stakeholders that the agency would immediately comply with the directive by deploying contractors and maintenance teams to the site.
